Kia Optima vs Mazda MAZDA6
Overview | |
MSRP$22,900 | MSRP$21,950 |
Listings3766 | Listings1350 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews9.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryEven though Americans appear to be trading in cars for good, the midsize family sedan looks better than it’s ever been. Nearly every choice in the segment sports impressive design, engineering, and equipment, and the 2019 Kia Optima shows just how good a typical midsize car can be. From its stylish looks and wide range of engine choices to its roomy interior and sophisticated safety technologies, the 2019 Optima is more than just a great value. It’s a great car. | |
Reviews SummaryMazda is faced with unique challenges because it operates without the benefit of an upscale brother brand. When a Toyota buyer wants a little extra, she can look to Lexus. Nissan has Infinity, and Volkswagen has Audi. But Mazda has to work alone to carve out its own share of the luxury car industry. That means a single model often has to offer value at the low end and luxury at the high end. With a slight redesign, a new Signature trim, and the addition of the turbocharged 2.5-liter engine from the CX-9, the Mazda6 can finally fill the more expensive end of that bill. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway35 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway35 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.9 cu ft | Cargo Space14.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3230 lbs | Curb Weight3427 lbs |
Height57.7 in | Height57.1 in |
Length191.1 in | Length191.5 in |
Width73.2 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase110.4 in | Wheelbase111.4 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1046 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $22,900 | $21,950 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 9.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Even though Americans appear to be trading in cars for good, the midsize family sedan looks better than it’s ever been. Nearly every choice in the segment sports impressive design, engineering, and equipment, and the 2019 Kia Optima shows just how good a typical midsize car can be. From its stylish looks and wide range of engine choices to its roomy interior and sophisticated safety technologies, the 2019 Optima is more than just a great value. It’s a great car. | Mazda is faced with unique challenges because it operates without the benefit of an upscale brother brand. When a Toyota buyer wants a little extra, she can look to Lexus. Nissan has Infinity, and Volkswagen has Audi. But Mazda has to work alone to carve out its own share of the luxury car industry. That means a single model often has to offer value at the low end and luxury at the high end. With a slight redesign, a new Signature trim, and the addition of the turbocharged 2.5-liter engine from the CX-9, the Mazda6 can finally fill the more expensive end of that bill. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 35 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 35 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.9 cu ft | 14.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3230 lbs | 3427 lbs |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.1 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 191.5 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 111.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1046 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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