Mazda 6 2018 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: | 165 HP | 150 HP | |
Torque: | 213 NM | 196 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 15 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.8 | |
The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
1140 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 12 years | 14 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | 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: | 4.87 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 1 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 | |
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`046 | 2`020 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | low | no data | |
Average price (€): | 24 800 | 17 000 | |
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