Mazda 3 2019 vs Kia Optima 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
|
Kia Optima is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 28 HP less power than Kia Optima, but torque is 17 NM more than Kia Optima. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 7.7 | |
|
The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
|
Mazda 3 is smaller. Mazda 3 is 20 cm shorter than the Kia Optima, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 510 litres | |
|
Kia Optima has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`869 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 17 000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mazda 3 has
|
Kia Optima has
| |