The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165 SKYACTIV-Drive (18 - ..) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 34,800

€ 40,900

€ 34,800
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 165 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 165
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
57.1
72.4
82.3
57.5
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
111.4
191.7
110.4
191.1
191.7 in
Length
191.1 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4511 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.48 %

General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
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 165
163 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
157 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
20.26 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
38 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
531 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
621 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
117.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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