Mazda 6 2012 vs Kia Optima 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 15 HP less power than Kia Optima, but torque is 184 NM more than Kia Optima. Despite less power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 7.0 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 3.1 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 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1580 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1820 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai ix35, Kia Cerato | |
| 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 | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 3 cm longer than the Kia Optima, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 505 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 16 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: | 10.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1 metres less than that of the Kia Optima, which means Mazda 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Kia Optima is better rated in child safety tests. The Mazda 6 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 9800 | |
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