Honda Saber 2001 vs Kia Magentis 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 169 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Honda Saber engine produces 31 HP more power than Kia Magentis, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Kia Magentis. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda Saber engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima | |
| 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: | 4.86 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| Honda Saber is 13 cm longer than the Kia Magentis, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Saber is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 479 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 810 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`510 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1600 | |
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