The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
€ 23,000
€ 27,000
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 6 1.8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Mazda 6 1.8
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.7
70.7
78.5
57.3
72
79.9
70.7 in
Width
72 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.7 in
Height
57.3 in
107.3
187.2
110
190.7
187.2 in
Length
190.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 1.8
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.02 %
General
Mazda 6 1.8
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
GH
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 1.8
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
118 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
118 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
122 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
122 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mazda 6 1.8
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
122 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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25.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
25.59 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 1.8
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
36 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
47 mpg
highway
52 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
603 mi
Range
853 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
603 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
125 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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
125 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 1.8
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
