Mazda 6 engine produces 50 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 125 NM more than Kia Optima.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.7
4.5
Mazda 6 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1310 km in combined cycle
1550 km in combined cycle
1510 km on highway
1700 km on highway
Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.90 m
4.86 m
Width:
1.84 m
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Height:
1.45 m
1.49 m
Trunk capacity:
481 litres
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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.