Mazda 6 2018 vs Kia Optima 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 188 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 241 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 62 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 179 NM more than Kia Optima. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.3 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 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 4 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: | 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): | no data | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 800 | 17 000 | |
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