Mazda 6 / Atenza Wagon (2007 – 2012) vs Kia Optima / Magentis (2006 – 2008): specs compared
Both offer around 185 hp at most. The Mazda 6 / Atenza Wagon is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.3 s against 9.1 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.2 L/100 km against 6.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,291 kg against 1,383 kg.
| Specification |
Mazda
6 / Atenza Wagon
2007 – 2012
|
Kia
Optima / Magentis
2006 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2012 | 2006 – 2008 |
| Body style | Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 8 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 185 hp | 140 – 188 hp |
| Torque | 165 – 466 Nm | 188 – 305 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 – 11.7 s | 9.1 – 10.4 s |
| Top speed | 194 – 217 km/h | 201 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.2 – 8.2 L/100 km | 6.0 – 9.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,765 mm | 4,735 – 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,801 – 1,806 mm |
| Height | 1,491 mm | 1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,291 – 1,485 kg | 1,383 – 1,500 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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