Kia Optima 2010 vs Mazda 6 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia Optima) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mazda 6) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 231 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 30 HP more power than Mazda 6, but torque is 149 NM less than Mazda 6. Despite the higher power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 3.9 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 4.2 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 630 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Optima might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Kia Optima 2010 2.4 engine: Generally reliable and easy to maintain engine, with spare parts available. The engine is not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Although the manufacturer does not specify a chain change interval, it ... More about Kia Optima 2010 2.4 engine | |||
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: | 436 litres | 489 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Kia Optima has 53 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Kia Optima can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 6800 | |
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