Kia Stinger vs. Mazda MAZDA6
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Stinger and Mazda MAZDA6 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Kia Stinger and the Mazda MAZDA6.
When we compare the Kia Stinger's and the Mazda MAZDA6's specifications and ratings, the Kia Stinger has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Mazda MAZDA6 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Kia Stinger's and the Mazda MAZDA6's specifications and ratings, the Mazda MAZDA6 is a better car than the Kia Stinger.
Pricing: A used 2021 Kia Stinger ranges from $20,209 to $35,992 while a used 2021 Mazda MAZDA6 is priced between $16,083 to $26,998.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Stinger loses 48.8 percent of its value and the Mazda MAZDA6 loses 43.3 percent of its value. This means the Mazda MAZDA6 retains 5.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Stinger.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Stinger’s base engine makes 255 horsepower, and the Mazda MAZDA6 base engine makes 187 horsepower. The Stinger is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 461 miles. The MAZDA6 is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 574 miles. This gives the Mazda MAZDA6 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Kia Stinger. The Stinger uses premium unleaded, and the MAZDA6 uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the Mazda MAZDA6 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Kia Stinger has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Kia Stinger and the Mazda MAZDA6 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
33090
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
25984
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
22270 - 36995
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
24475
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
25984
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
22270 - 36995
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
28093
Price Range:
20209 - 35992
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
21702
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
17222 - 28093
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
86
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
67122
# Good or Great Deals:
31
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
21467
Price Range:
16083 - 26998
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
21702
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
17222 - 28093
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
105
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
71280
# Good or Great Deals:
40
Kia Stinger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Mazda MAZDA6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Stinger
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
7.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
3.8 - 9.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mazda MAZDA6
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
7.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
3.8 - 9.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.16
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.112346557597784
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.6 - 10.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5813800797736386
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.6 - 10.0
Kia Stinger Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
8 out of / 11Ranking
9 out of / 11Mazda MAZDA6 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
4 out of / 11Ranking
5 out of / 11Ranking
5 out of / 11Ranking
5 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 11Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Kia Stinger Trim Levels
GT, GT-Line, GT1, GT2
Mazda MAZDA6 Trim Levels
Carbon Edition, Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, Signature, Sport, Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 1400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
187 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
186 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 461 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 35 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
426 / 574 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Cargo Space:
23.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
14.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3611 lbs
Width:
73.6 inches
Height:
55.1 inches
Length:
190.2 inches
Wheelbase:
114.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3437 lbs
Width:
82.3 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
192.7 inches
Wheelbase:
111.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Aurora Black
Blue
Micro Blue Pearl
Red
HiChroma Red
Silver
Ceramic Silver / Panthera Metal
White
Snow White Pearl
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Mica
Blue
Deep Crystal Blue Mica
Red
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Snowflake White Pearl Mica
Gray
Machine Gray Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Red
Red
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Red
Not available
