Mazda 6 2018 vs Kia Optima 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 188 HP | |
| Torque: | 258 NM | 241 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 6 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 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 8.3 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 3.6 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 540 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1120 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. | |||
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`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 800 | 15 600 | |
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