Mazda 3 2019 vs Kia Optima 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 134 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 18 HP less power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Kia Optima. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 70 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i30 | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`894 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 15 600 | |
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