Compare Kia Optima 2 vs Mazda 3 BN Sedan vs Mazda 6 GH1 Sedan

Variants
2.0
2.0 CRDi
2.7 AT
1.5 SkyActiv-D
2.0 SkyActiv-G
2.0 SkyActiv-G AT
2.2 SkyActiv-D
2.5 SkyActiv-G
2.5 SkyActiv-G AT
1.8
2.0
2.0 AT
2.0D
2.2D 163hp
2.2D 185hp
2.5
3.7 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
496 L / 17.5 cu-ft ~ 816 L / 28.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.5 L / 6.9 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
205/60 R16
Turning Circle
11.8 m / 38.7 ft
10.6 m / 34.8 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
155 mm / 6.1 in
165 mm / 6.5 in
Size | Height
1480 mm / 58.3 in
Size | Length
4735 mm / 186.4 in
4580 mm / 180.3 in
Size | Width
1805 mm / 71.1 in
Track Width | Front
1554.0 mm / 61.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
1560.0 mm / 61.4 in
Wheelbase
2720 mm / 107.1 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2725 mm / 107.3 in

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 6
Engine
D4EA
PY-VPS
LF-DE
Transmission | Gears
6-speed

Production

Availability
2005 ~ 2008

Reviews

Neofiliac score
37%
35%
34%
Pros
  • Good towing capacity
  • More modern design
  • Good exterior and interior design
  • Down to very low 3.8L/100km fuel consumption
  • Good towing capacity
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Elegant exterior design
Cons
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine option
  • Old transmission options
  • Sterile interior

Price

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