The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 (13 - 15)
€ 25,100
€ 28,500
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
57.7
73.2
83.5
57.1
72.4
82.3
73.2 in
Width
72.4 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
57.7 in
Height
57.1 in
110.4
191.1
111.4
191.5
191.1 in
Length
191.5 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.14 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
JF
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 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
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
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 hp
163 hp
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
▶ REPLAY
20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.95 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
39 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
40 mpg
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
588 mi
Range
642 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
642 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
113.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
140.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
