Kia Optima vs Mazda MAZDA3
Overview | |
MSRP$22,900 | MSRP$21,500 |
Listings186 | Listings1646 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 186 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower186 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 186 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower186 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway36 |
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 Space13.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3230 lbs | Curb Weight3071 lbs |
Height57.7 in | Height56.9 in |
Length191.1 in | Length183.5 in |
Width73.2 in | Width70.7 in |
Wheelbase110.4 in | Wheelbase107.3 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1008 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $22,900 | $21,500 |
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Summary | ||
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 2.5L 186 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 186 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 2.5L 186 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 186 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.9 cu ft | 13.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3230 lbs | 3071 lbs |
Height | 57.7 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 183.5 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 70.7 in |
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 107.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1008 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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