Kia Magentis 2003 vs Alfa Romeo 166 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia Magentis) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Alfa Romeo 166) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 169 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 385 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Kia Magentis engine produces 6 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 166, whereas torque is 155 NM less than Alfa Romeo 166. Despite less power, Kia Magentis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 8.9 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 166 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Magentis consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 166, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Magentis could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo 166 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Magentis is 1 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 166, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Magentis is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 479 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`500 | |
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| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3200 | |
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