Kia Optima 2000 vs Mazda Demio 2000
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Kia Optima is more dynamic to drive. Kia Optima engine produces 61 HP more power than Mazda Demio, whereas torque is 64 NM more than Mazda Demio. Thanks to more power Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.3 | |
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The Mazda Demio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Demio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Optima could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 690 km on highway | ||
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Demio engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Carens, Kia Magentis, Kia Clarus | Used also on Mazda 323 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.54 m | |
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Kia Optima is larger, but lower. Kia Optima is 91 cm longer than the Mazda Demio, 15 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 479 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1298 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage capacity. Kia Optima has 149 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Demio. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 1.2 metres more than that of the Mazda Demio, which means Kia Optima can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1000 | |
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