Hyundai Sonata 2005 vs Kia Magentis 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 161 HP | 144 HP | |
| Torque: | 219 NM | 189 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 17 HP more power than Kia Magentis, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Kia Magentis. Thanks to more power Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Kia Magentis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Sonata consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Magentis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Grandeur | 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. Kia Magentis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 |
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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`960 | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
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