Kia Optima 2015 vs Mazda 6 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Kia Optima) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda 6) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 258 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 53 HP less power than Mazda 6, but torque is 82 NM more than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.7 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1590 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1700 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, 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, 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: | 2`080 kg | 2`095 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`530 kg | 1`462 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 633 kg | |
| Kia Optima load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem less than Mazda 6. Therefore, Mazda 6 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 6 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 22 000 | |
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