Kia Optima 2018 vs Mazda 6 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 134 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 445 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 50 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 125 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.7 | |
| Kia Optima consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1550 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Optima is 4 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, 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`070 kg | 2`182 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 22 000 | |
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