The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 23,000
€ 25,100
€ 23,000
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
The Mazda 6 1.8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Mazda 6 1.8
KIA Optima 2.0
56.7
70.7
78.5
57.7
73.2
83.5
70.7 in
Width
73.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.7 in
Height
57.7 in
107.3
187.2
110.4
191.1
187.2 in
Length
191.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 1.8
KIA Optima 2.0
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.47 %
General
Mazda 6 1.8
KIA Optima 2.0
GH
Generation
JF
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
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
118 hp
161 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
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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25.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
25.59 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 1.8
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
36 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
47 mpg
highway
40 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
603 mi
Range
588 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
603 mi
588 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).
140.2 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
125 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 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
1036 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
