Mazda 6 2018 vs Kia Optima 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda 6) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Kia Optima) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 258 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 53 HP more power than Kia Optima, but torque is 82 NM less than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.4 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1700 km on highway | ||
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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: | 12 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, 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. | |||
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`080 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 6 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 800 | 11 800 | |
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