Kia Magentis 2003 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000

 
Kia Magentis
2003 - 2006
Volkswagen Passat
2000 - 2005
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 2.5 Petrol1.9 Diesel
Petrol engines (Kia Magentis) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Passat) 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 HP130 HP
Torque: 230 NM310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.8 seconds9.9 seconds
Kia Magentis is more dynamic to drive.
Kia Magentis engine produces 39 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 80 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Kia Magentis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.35.6
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Kia Magentis consumes 4.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Magentis could require 705 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 600 km in combined cycle1100 km in combined cycle
820 km on highway1340 km on highway
Volkswagen Passat 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 m4.70 m
Width: 1.82 m1.75 m
Height: 1.41 m1.46 m
Kia Magentis is larger, but lower.
Kia Magentis is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 7 cm wider, while the height of Kia Magentis is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 479 litres475 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
810 litresno data
Kia Magentis has 4 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Magentis is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Kia Magentis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0001`960
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
average
Average price (€): 16001400
Pros and Cons: Kia Magentis has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
Volkswagen Passat has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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