The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
€ 23,000
€ 25,000
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 2.0.
Mazda 6 1.8
KIA Optima 2.0
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 2.0
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.54 %
General
Mazda 6 1.8
KIA Optima 2.0
GH
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
118 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
122 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
122 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Mazda 6 1.8
KIA Optima 2.0
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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25.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
25.59 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 1.8
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
36 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
47 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
603 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
603 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
132.6 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
125 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 1.8
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
