Kia Optima 2013 vs Mazda 6 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 256 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 27 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.5 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Optima could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai ix35, Kia Cerato | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Optima is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 438 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Optima has 67 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: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 17 000 | |
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