2003 • Mazda
Protege
Mazda Protege 2.0 i (165 Hp) 2003Overall Score62.5/100
2003 Mazda Protege vs 2003 Kia Optima Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
2003 • Kia
Optima
Kia Optima 2.0 (149 Hp) 2003Overall Score63.25/100
WINNER
Kia Optima
Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points.
62.5–63.25
SPECIFICATION GROUPS
Every difference between the two cars
Basic Specifications
Mazda ProtegeSpecificationKia Optima
MazdaMakeKia
ProtegeModelOptima
2003Model year2003
EstateBody typeSedan
5Seats5
5Doors4
Performance
Mazda ProtegeSpecificationKia Optima
0 km/hTop speed195 km/h
1845 ccEngine displacement1997 cc
165 HPPower149 HP
157 NmTorque193 Nm
4Cylinders4
Fuel & Consumption
Transmission & Chassis
Mazda ProtegeSpecificationKia Optima
Front-wheel driveDrivetrainFront-wheel drive
—Gears5
—Tyre size195/70 R14
—ABSYes
Dimensions
Mazda ProtegeSpecificationKia Optima
4200 mmLength4745 mm
1695 mmWidth1815 mm
1420 mmHeight1420 mm
—Weight1405 Kg
2610 mmWheelbase2700 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
2003 Mazda Protege and 2003 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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