Mazda 3 2019 vs Kia Optima 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 224 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 30 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 7.8 | |
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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: | 980 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda CX-30 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40 | |
| 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: | 4.66 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
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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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1138 litres | no data | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Kia Optima. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`948 kg | 2`020 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`436 kg | 1`586 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 512 kg | 434 kg | |
| Mazda 3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem more than Kia Optima. Therefore, Mazda 3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 13 000 | |
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