The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13)
€ 31,100
€ 23,000
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 6 1.8.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mazda 6 1.8
57.3
72
79.9
56.7
70.7
78.5
72 in
Width
70.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.3 in
Height
56.7 in
110
190.7
107.3
187.2
190.7 in
Length
187.2 in
110 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mazda 6 1.8
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
465 lb
13.34 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mazda 6 1.8
TF
Generation
GH
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mazda 6 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
118 hp
Mazda 6 1.8
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 1.8
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mazda 6 1.8
122 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 1.8
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26.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.01 lb/hp
25.59 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mazda 6 1.8
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
36 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
725 mi
Range
603 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
603 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
Environmental Impact
123.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
125 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mazda 6 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
