Hyundai Sonata 2006 vs Kia Magentis 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 137 HP | 144 HP | |
| Torque: | 179 NM | 189 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Hyundai Sonata engine produces 7 HP less power than Kia Magentis, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Kia Magentis. Despite less power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.7 | |
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The Kia Magentis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Kia Magentis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Optima, Kia Carens | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Sonata might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hyundai Sonata 2006 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Hyundai Sonata 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
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Hyundai Sonata is larger, but lower. Hyundai Sonata and Kia Magentis are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Hyundai Sonata has 10 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): | 2`020 | 1`960 | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
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