The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 (18 - ..) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
€ 29,000

€ 25,000

€ 29,000
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
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 2.0.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
KIA Optima 2.0
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 2.0
3232 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.15 %

General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
KIA Optima 2.0
GJ
Generation
TF
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 SKYACTIV-G 145
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
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
143 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
157 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
KIA Optima 2.0
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
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22.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
22.6 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
38 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
621 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 SKYACTIV-G 145
117.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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