The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13)
€ 40,900
€ 23,000
€ 40,900
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 T-GDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 6 1.8.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mazda 6 1.8
57.5
73.2
83.5
56.7
70.7
78.5
73.2 in
Width
70.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.5 in
Height
56.7 in
110.4
191.1
107.3
187.2
191.1 in
Length
187.2 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mazda 6 1.8
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
17.21 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mazda 6 1.8
JF
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 T-GDI
Mazda 6 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
118 hp
Mazda 6 1.8
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 1.8
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mazda 6 1.8
149 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 1.8
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15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
25.59 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mazda 6 1.8
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
36 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
531 mi
Range
603 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
603 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
Environmental Impact
155.3 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 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
125 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mazda 6 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
