Kia Magentis 2001
This generation of Kia Magentis has been produced from January, 2001 to February, 2003. We can provide information about 4 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.
This Kia is available with two petrol engines with displacement from 2.0 to 2.5 litres and power of from 136 to 168 horsepower. All engines have a timing belt driven camshaft, which requires more frequent service than a timing chain, but replacing timing belt is less expensive, and these engines are generally slightly more fuel efficient and quieter (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (2 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.

Kia Magentis 2001 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 9.1 to 10.9 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Kia Magentis 2001 petrol engine version is Kia Magentis 2.0, consuming 9.1 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Kia Magentis real-world fuel consumption is on average the same as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Kia Magentis modification.
Kia Magentis 2001 CO2 emissions are from 207 to 257 grams per kilometer. Kia Magentis version with the lowest CO2 emissions is Kia Magentis 2.0, which produces 207 grams of CO2 per one kilometer.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 8.5 seconds has Kia Magentis 2.5 V6 version, conversely the tardiest one is Kia Magentis 2.0 reaching this speed only in 11.9 seconds. The maximum top speed is 214 km/h for the 2.5 petrol 6-cylinder 168 hp version (Kia Magentis 2.5 V6).
Lenght of Kia Magentis is 472 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Kia Magentis is about 2 cm longer than Volkswagen Passat sedan, but 6 cm shorter than BMW 5 series sedan. Kia Magentis gross weight is from 1985 to 2000 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 7 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Kia Magentis trunk space is 479 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 810 litres.
Below you will find more detailed information about Kia Magentis prices and costs.
Kia Magentis modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Kia Magentis 2001 2.0
Most fuel efficient version |
2.0 Petrol | 136 HP | 9.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Kia Magentis 2001 2.0 Jan 2001 — Jan 2003 | 2.0 Petrol | 136 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Kia Magentis 2001 2.5 V6
Jan 2001 — Mar 2002 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds |
2.5 Petrol | 168 HP | 9.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Kia Magentis 2001 2.5 V6
Most powerfull version (168 HP) |
2.5 Petrol | 168 HP | 10.9 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
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