Kia Magentis 2003 vs Ford Mondeo 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 169 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Kia Magentis is more dynamic to drive. Kia Magentis engine produces 24 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Kia Magentis reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 8.0 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Magentis consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Magentis could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Mondeo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Magentis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Magentis engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Magentis and Ford Mondeo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 479 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. Kia Magentis has 21 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Magentis is 0.5 metres more than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means Kia Magentis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1000 | |
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