Hyundai Sonata 2006 vs Kia Magentis 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | 145 HP | 144 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 189 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Kia Magentis is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 1 HP more power than Kia Magentis, but torque is 1 NM less than Kia Magentis. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.1 | |
| Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 4.80 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Sonata is 6 cm longer than the Kia Magentis, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 523 litres | 420 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 103 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`030 | 1`985 | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
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