Mazda 6 2018 vs Kia Optima 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 258 NM | 353 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Kia Optima is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 51 HP less power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 95 NM less than Kia Optima. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 8.5 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 3.8 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 570 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 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 | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Sorento, 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 | |
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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`095 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 800 | 17 000 | |
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