Hyundai Sonata 2001 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: | 133 HP | 144 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 189 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Kia Magentis is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 11 HP less power than Kia Magentis, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Kia Magentis. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 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 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Magentis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 730 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: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Magentis | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Sonata 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: | 4.75 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
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Hyundai Sonata is larger, but lower. Hyundai Sonata is 1 cm longer than the Kia Magentis, 2 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 816 litres | |
| Hyundai Sonata has 10 litres more trunk space than the Kia Magentis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.6 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 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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