Mazda 6 2015 vs Kia Optima 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 13 HP less power than Kia Optima, but torque is 14 NM more than Kia Optima. Despite less power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.7 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1140 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: | 12 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Sportage, 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. Kia Optima might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 2 cm longer than the Kia Optima, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 438 litres | 510 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 72 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: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Kia Optima. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`935 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 800 | 12 600 | |
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