The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145 (13 - 15) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 25,000

€ 41,800

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘ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 T-GDI.
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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 T-GDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
661 lb
17.85 %

General
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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 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
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
143 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 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
348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
21.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.31 lb/hp
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
21.27 lb/hp
15.31 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
43 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
33 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
700 mi
Range
531 mi
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
700 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
104.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











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