The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13)
€ 29,100
€ 23,000
€ 29,100
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 2.0 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 2.0
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 2.0
Mazda 6 1.8
3331 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.34 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Mazda 6 1.8
TF
Generation
GH
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Mazda 6 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
118 hp
Mazda 6 1.8
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 1.8
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Mazda 6 1.8
126 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 1.8
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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.44 lb/hp
25.59 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Mazda 6 1.8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
36 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
572 mi
Range
603 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
603 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
Environmental Impact
144 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 2.0
144 kWh
125 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Mazda 6 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
