Kia Magentis 2007 vs Mazda 6 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Magentis and Mazda 6 have the same engine power, but Kia Magentis torque is 25 NM less than Mazda 6. Kia Magentis reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Magentis consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Magentis could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Magentis consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda 5 | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.74 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Kia Magentis is 2 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Magentis is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 519 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
816 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Kia Magentis has 99 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Magentis is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Kia Magentis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 2`035 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2800 | |
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