The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 30,900
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16) Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900

ⓘ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 15 is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16)
72.4
82.3
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
72.4 in
Width
73.2 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16)
111.4
191.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
191.7 in
Length
191.1 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
16.91 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
GJ
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
163 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
18.6 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
39 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
47 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
531 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
642 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
155.3 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
113.6 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data