Kia Optima 2018 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Kia Optima) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Mazda 3) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 186 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 118 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 53 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 1.6 l/100km + 12.2 kWh/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 6.70 € | 10.80 € | |
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Change fuel prices per unit to adjust the calculation to the fuel prices in your country. Petrol€/lElectricity€/kWh | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | no data | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Kia Optima is larger. Kia Optima is 20 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 6 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 307 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1138 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Kia Optima uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`200 kg | 1`959 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`705 kg | 1`394 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 495 kg | 565 kg | |
| Kia Optima load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem less than Mazda 3. Therefore, Mazda 3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 15 000 | |
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