Kia Optima 2018 vs Mazda 6 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 178 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Kia Optima engine produces 33 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Mazda 6. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| 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. | |||
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: | 450 litres | 489 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Kia Optima has 39 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| 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): | no data | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | 24 800 | |
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