DETAILED CAR COMPARISON

2005 Mazda 3 vs 2005 Kia Optima Comparison

Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.

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WINNER

Kia Optima

Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points.

65.5–66.25
SPECIFICATION GROUPS

Every difference between the two cars

Basic Specifications

Mazda 3SpecificationKia Optima
MazdaMakeKia
3ModelOptima
2005Model year2005
HatchbackBody typeSedan
5Seats5
5Doors4

Performance

Mazda 3SpecificationKia Optima
9,0 s0–100 km/h—
200 km/hTop speed195 km/h
1999 ccEngine displacement1997 cc
150 HPPower149 HP
187 NmTorque193 Nm
4Cylinders4

Fuel & Consumption

Mazda 3SpecificationKia Optima
PetrolFuel typePetrol
55 ltFuel tank65 lt
11,5 ltUrban consumption—
6,3 ltExtra-urban consumption—
8,2 ltAverage consumption—

Transmission & Chassis

Mazda 3SpecificationKia Optima
Front-wheel driveDrivetrainFront-wheel drive
5Gears5
205/55 R16Tyre size195/70 R14
YesABSYes

Dimensions

Mazda 3SpecificationKia Optima
4420 mmLength4745 mm
1755 mmWidth1815 mm
1465 mmHeight1420 mm
1235 KgWeight1405 Kg
2640 mmWheelbase2700 mm

E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note

2005 Mazda 3 and 2005 Kia Optima approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.

Overall, Kia Optima leads the E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.

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