Compare Kia Optima 2 vs Mazda 6 GH1 Sedan vs Mazda 6 GJ Sedan

Variants
2.0
2.0 CRDi
2.7 AT
1.8
2.0
2.0 AT
2.0D
2.2D 163hp
2.2D 185hp
2.5
3.7 AT
2.0 145hp
2.0 165hp
2.0 165hp AT
2.2D 150hp
2.2D 150hp AT
2.2D 175hp
2.2D 175hp AT
2.5 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
496 L / 17.5 cu-ft ~ 816 L / 28.8 cu-ft
489 L / 17.3 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

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

Construction

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

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
165 mm / 6.5 in
Size | Height
1480 mm / 58.3 in
1450 mm / 57.1 in
Size | Length
4735 mm / 186.4 in
4865 mm / 191.5 in
Size | Width
1805 mm / 71.1 in
1840 mm / 72.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
Wheelbase
2720 mm / 107.1 in
2725 mm / 107.3 in
2830 mm / 111.4 in

Powertrain

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

Production

Availability
2005 ~ 2008
2012 ~ 2015

Reviews

Neofiliac score
37%
34%
28%
Pros
  • Good towing capacity
  • More modern design
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Elegant exterior design
  • Very elegant exterior design
  • Reliability improved
Cons
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine option
  • Old transmission options
  • Sterile interior
  • No powerful engine options
  • Suspension downgraded to MacPherson struts

Price

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