The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Sedan 2.0 DISI (10 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 25,900
€ 25,100
€ 25,900
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 2.0 DISI 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 2.0 DISI
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 2.0 DISI
KIA Optima 2.0
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.51 %
General
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
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
153 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
153 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
142 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
142 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
KIA Optima 2.0
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
20.17 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
34 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
577 mi
Range
588 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
577 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 DISI
130.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
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









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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