Kia Optima / Magentis (2001 – 2003) vs Mazda Xedos 9 (2001 – 2002): specs compared
The Kia Optima / Magentis is the more powerful of the two, with up to 181 hp against 167 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 11.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 214 km/h against 207 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.1 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,320 kg against 1,470 kg. At 4,879 mm, the Mazda Xedos 9 is 159 mm longer than the Kia Optima / Magentis.
| Specification |
Kia
Optima / Magentis
2001 – 2003
|
Mazda
Xedos 9
2001 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2003 | 2001 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 12 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 134 – 181 hp | 163 hp |
| Torque | 169 – 245 Nm | 212 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 11.5 s | 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 214 km/h | 207 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.1 – 10.4 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,720 mm | 4,879 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm | 1,768 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,748 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,320 – 1,495 kg | 1,470 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.