Kia Optima JF or Mazda 6 GJ/GL?

2015–2020 vs 2012–2023 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Optima JF 4,855 mm, 6 GJ/GL 4,870 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: Optima JF 552 l, 6 GJ/GL 522 l.
Lowest consumption: Optima JF 1.4 l/100 km, 6 GJ/GL 4.2 l/100 km.
Power: Optima JF 100–180 kW, 6 GJ/GL 107–170 kW.
Standard equipment: Optima JF 28 items (LX), 6 GJ/GL 33 items (Prime-Line).
On Autodrom: Optima JF from €9,050 (1 listing); no 6 GJ/GL is listed right now.

Kia Optima JF2015–2020 · 14 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, ClassicSpecifications →1 listing from €9,050 →

Mazda 6 GJ/GL2012–2023 · 12 engines · Prime-Line, Center-Line, Sports-Line, Exclusive-LineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Optima JF2015–20201 listing · from €9,050	Mazda 6 GJ/GL2012–2023no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,855 mm	Length4,805 mm–4,870 mm
Width	Width1,860 mm	Width1,840 mm
Height	Height1,465 mm–1,470 mm	Height1,450 mm–1,480 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,805 mm	Wheelbase2,750 mm–2,830 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–155 mm	Ground clearance150 mm–165 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume307 l–552 l	Trunk volume480 l–522 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,480 kg–1,810 kg	Curb weight1,345 kg–1,605 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–70 l	Fuel tank62 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2015–2020	Production years2012–2023
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines12
Power	Power100–180 kW (136–245 hp)	Power107–170 kW (145–231 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.4	Displacement (l)2.0–2.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.4 l/100 km · 2.0 GDI Plug-in Hybrid Sportswagon	Lowest consumption4.2 l/100 km · 2.2 Skyactiv-D 150
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · 2.0 T-GDI GT	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 2.5T
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed239 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Prime-Line
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim28 · LX	Items in the base trim33 · Prime-Line
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · GT-Line	Items in the top trim43 · Sports-Line
Equipment · Comfort8 · 11
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€9,050	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Optima JF or Mazda 6 GJ/GL?

Length: Mazda 6 GJ/GL 4,870 mm, Kia Optima JF 4,855 mm (a 15 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,830 vs 2,805 mm. Boot: 522 vs 552 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Optima JF or Mazda 6 GJ/GL?

The most frugal Kia Optima JF uses 1.4 l/100 km (2.0 GDI Plug-in Hybrid Sportswagon); the most frugal Mazda 6 GJ/GL 4.2 l/100 km (2.2 Skyactiv-D 150).

Which is more powerful — Kia Optima JF or Mazda 6 GJ/GL?

The strongest Kia Optima JF makes 180 kW (245 hp) (2.0 T-GDI GT); the strongest Mazda 6 GJ/GL 170 kW (231 hp) (2.5T).

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