Kia Optima 2015 vs Mazda 6 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 34 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia Optima consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Kia Optima over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Optima consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1590 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1700 km on highway | 1580 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40 | Used also on Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Optima might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Optima is 2 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 481 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Optima has 29 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The Mazda 6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`055 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 17 800 | |
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