The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 (13 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 28,500

€ 25,100

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
KIA Optima 2.0
57.1
72.4
82.3
57.7
73.2
83.5
72.4 in
Width
73.2 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
57.7 in
111.4
191.5
110.4
191.1
191.5 in
Length
191.1 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
KIA Optima 2.0
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.14 %

General
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
KIA Optima 2.0
GJ
Generation
JF
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
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
KIA Optima 2.0
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 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
163 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
155 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
KIA Optima 2.0
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
18.6 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
39 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
47 mpg
highway
40 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
642 mi
Range
588 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
642 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
140.2 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
113.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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