Kia Magentis 2001 vs Jaguar XJ 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 168 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 234 NM | 321 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Jaguar XJ is a more dynamic driving. Kia Magentis engine produces 36 HP less power than Jaguar XJ, whereas torque is 87 NM less than Jaguar XJ. Due to the lower power, Kia Magentis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 8.1 | |
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The Jaguar XJ is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Magentis consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XJ, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Magentis could require 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| Jaguar XJ gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Magentis) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Jaguar XJ) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
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Kia Magentis is smaller. Kia Magentis is 37 cm shorter than the Jaguar XJ, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Magentis is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 479 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Kia Magentis has 9 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar XJ. The Jaguar XJ may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Magentis is 0.1 metres less than that of the Jaguar XJ. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 9800 | |
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