Mazda 6 2015 vs Kia Optima 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 9 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1120 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 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: | 481 litres | 510 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 29 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: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Kia Optima. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`055 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 11 800 | |
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