Kia Magentis 2003 2.5 V6

Kia Magentis 2003 2.5 petrol description

Sedan Kia Magentis 2003 2.5 V6 has been produced from January, 2003 to December, 2005. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 169 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Kia Magentis 2003 - 2006 version and torque 230 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 220 000 and 370 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Kia Magentis 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Kia Magentis 2003 2.5 V6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Kia Magentis 2003 2.5 V6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 214 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Kia Magentis 2003 2.5 V6 fuel consumption is 9.2 litres per 100km (10.9 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Kia Magentis 2003 - 2006 versions, city fuel economy - 13.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 960 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Kia Magentis version with automatic gearbox (Kia Magentis 2003 2.5 V6 AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.3 seconds later (in 8.8 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 10.3 litres per 100 km.
Kia Magentis 2003

Kia Magentis 2003 2.5 V6 technical data

Model: Kia Magentis 2.5 V6
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2003. January ... 2005. December 
Engine: 2493 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 169 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 230 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 214 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.2 (combined) 13.6 (urban) 6.7 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres (17.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.73m (length) 1.82m (width) 1.41m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters
Trunk capacity: 479 litres
Trunk max capacity: 810 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2000 kg

Kia Magentis 2003 2.5 V6 engine G6BV

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2493 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 84 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 75 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Kia Magentis 2003 2.5 V6 oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Power 160 - 170 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 230 NM ON 4000 RPM
Engine manufacturer Hyundai
Start of production (year) 1998
Duration of production 7 years
Engine also used on Hyundai Sonata Kia Optima

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Kia Magentis sedan [2003 - 2006] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Kia Magentis 2003 2.0

Most fuel efficient version

2.0 Petrol 136 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Magentis 2003 2.0 2.0 Petrol 136 HP 9.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Kia Magentis 2003 2.5 V6 Jan 2003 — Dec 2005

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds

2.5 Petrol 169 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Magentis 2003 2.5 V6

Most powerfull version (169 HP)

2.5 Petrol 169 HP 10.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
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