The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 18) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 33,500

€ 41,800

€ 33,500
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 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP is 2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
108.3
189.2
110.4
191.1
189.2 in
Length
191.1 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
15.77 %

General
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
163 hp
235 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
260 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
260 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
19.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.76 lb/hp
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
19.14 lb/hp
15.76 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
39 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
47 mpg
highway
34 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
642 mi
Range
473 mi
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
642 mi
473 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 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).
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).
174.3 kWh
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
113.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











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