Comparisons / Comparison of Mazda 3 III Sedan (BM, facelift 2017) 2.5 SkyActiv-G and Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) LX 2.4

Comparison of Mazda 3 III Sedan (BM, facelift 2017) 2.5 SkyActiv-G and Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) LX 2.4 [S]ave

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Mazda 3 III Sedan (BM, facelift 2017) 2.5 SkyActiv-G ×
Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) LX 2.4 ×
General
MakeMazdaKia
Model3Optima
Generation3 III Sedan (BM, facelift 2017)Optima I (facelift 2003)
Modification2.5 SkyActiv-GLX 2.4
Websitehttps://www.mazda.com/https://www.kia.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears65
Production from (year)20182003
Production to (year)20182003
Performance
City consumption (l/100km)9.4-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.9-
Combined consumption (l/100km)8.1-
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveFront wheel drive
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront, transversely
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)184140
Max. torque (Nm)251199
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,4882,351
Compression ratio1310
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,7006,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,2503,000
Cylinder bore (mm)8986.5
Piston stroke (mm)100100
Fuel systemDirect injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohc-vvtDohc
Fuel tank (l)5065
Engine oil capacity (l)-4.3
Coolant capacity (l)-7.3
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionIndependent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizerWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionIndependent, spring multi-link with stabilizerHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringElectric SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 215/45 R18
  • 205/60 R15
Turning radius (m)10.610.4
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,5804,719
Width (mm)1,7961,815
Height (mm)1,4551,410
Wheelbase (mm)2,7002,700
Kerb weight (kg)1,3671,488
Minimum boot space (l)351385
Front track (mm)1,5541,540
Rear track (mm)1,5601,520
Ride height (mm)155-



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