Kia Optima 2005 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 189 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 6 HP less power than Mazda 3, but torque is 2 NM more than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.2 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Kia Optima over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Carens, Kia Magentis | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, 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. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 3 2006 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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Kia Optima is larger. Kia Optima is 25 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 5 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 496 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
816 litres | 1285 litres | |
| Kia Optima has 83 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 469 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Kia Optima can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2600 | |
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