Mazda 6 2015 vs Kia Optima 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Hybrid | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda 6) are generally cheaper to purchase and maintain, with simpler mechanics and consistent highway performance. Hybrid (Kia Optima) engines, on the other hand, provide significantly better fuel efficiency and lower emissions, especially in urban and stop-and-go traffic conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 189 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 82 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Kia Optima. Despite the higher power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 1.6 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 4.5 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 675 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 3430 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda 6 2015 2.0 engine | |||
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 | 307 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 131 litres more trunk space than the Kia Optima. | |||
| 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`965 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 600 | 11 200 | |
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