Mazda 6 2018 vs Kia Optima 2018
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel) | 1.6 - 2.4 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 - 250 HP | 68 - 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 - 445 NM | 187 - 353 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 - 10.1 seconds | 7.4 - 10.7 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 - 9.0 | 1.6 - 8.5 | |
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Mazda 6 petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Kia Optima. On average, Mazda 6 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 2 cm longer than the Kia Optima, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 510 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 21 litres less trunk space than the Kia Optima. This could mean that the Mazda 6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Kia Optima, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`066 | ~ 2`077 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 800 | 15 600 | |
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