Mazda 6 2015 vs Kia Optima 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 34 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 6 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 1590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1580 km on highway | 1700 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including 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: | 4.87 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`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 800 | 12 600 | |
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