Hyundai Sonata 2010 vs Kia Magentis 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Kia Magentis is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 15 HP more power than Kia Magentis, but torque is 107 NM less than Kia Magentis. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.0 | |
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The Kia Magentis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Magentis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Sonata could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| Kia Magentis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima, Kia Cerato | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Magentis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Kia Magentis engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Sonata is 2 cm longer than the Kia Magentis, 3 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 523 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 816 litres | |
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Hyundai Sonata has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Sonata has 23 litres more trunk space than the Kia Magentis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.9 metres less than that of the Kia Magentis, which means Hyundai Sonata can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3800 | |
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