Kia Magentis 2003 vs Peugeot 407 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Peugeot 407 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Magentis and Peugeot 407 have the same engine power, but Kia Magentis torque is 13 NM less than Peugeot 407. Kia Magentis reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.7 | |
| The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Magentis consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Magentis could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 407 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: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Hyundai Sonata | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen Xsara Picasso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 407 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
| Kia Magentis is larger, but slightly lower. Kia Magentis is 5 cm longer than the Peugeot 407, 1 cm wider, while the height of Kia Magentis is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 479 litres | 407 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down | 810 litres | no data | |
| Kia Magentis has more luggage capacity. Kia Magentis has 72 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Magentis is 0.4 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Kia Magentis can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | 1`998 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
| Pros and Cons: | Kia Magentis has 
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