The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 (15 - 16) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
€ 25,500
€ 27,000
€ 25,500
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 is just an inch longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57.1
72.4
82.3
57.3
72
79.9
72.4 in
Width
72 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.1 in
Height
57.3 in
111.4
191.7
110
190.7
191.7 in
Length
190.7 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
406 lb
11.81 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
GJ
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
143 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
155 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
21.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
21.2 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
43 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
33 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
700 mi
Range
853 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
700 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 SKYACTIV-G 145
104.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
