Kia Optima 2015 vs Mazda 6 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 445 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 43 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 105 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Optima consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Optima consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1590 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1700 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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 | 12 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. | |||
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 1 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 489 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Optima has 21 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 | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Kia Optima can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 6 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 23 800 | |
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