The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145 (13 - 15) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Automatic (17 - 19)
€ 25,000

€ 27,500

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145 is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0.
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
58.3
72.4
82.3
57.9
73.2
83.5
72.4 in
Width
73.2 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
108.3
189
110.4
191.1
189 in
Length
191.1 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.11 %

General
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
GJ
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
KIA Optima Sportswagon 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
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
143 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
155 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Performance
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
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21.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
21.27 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
43 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
40 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
700 mi
Range
572 mi
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
700 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
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).
144 kWh
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
104.1 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











47.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft