The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) vs. Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 (18 - ..)
€ 25,000

€ 29,000

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The KIA Optima 2.0 is just an inch shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
57.3
72
79.9
57.1
72.4
82.3
72 in
Width
72.4 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
57.3 in
Height
57.1 in
110
190.7
111.4
191.7
190.7 in
Length
191.7 in
110 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.15 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
TF
Generation
GJ
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
143 hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.6 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
22.6 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
38 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
38 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
621 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
117.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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