Kia Magentis 2003 vs Kia Optima 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 169 HP | 169 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Kia Magentis and Kia Optima have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 10.4 | |
| Kia Magentis consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that by driving the Kia Magentis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Magentis and Kia Optima are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 479 litres | 479 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Magentis is 1.2 metres more than that of the Kia Optima, which means Kia Magentis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`855 | |
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| Average price (€): | 1600 | no data | |
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