Kia Magentis 2003 vs Mazda 6 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.3 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 | 166 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 207 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Kia Magentis is more dynamic to drive. Kia Magentis engine produces 3 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Kia Magentis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 8.8 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Magentis consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Magentis could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda Tribute | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 6 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 | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
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Kia Magentis is larger, but slightly lower. Kia Magentis is 4 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 4 cm wider, while the height of Kia Magentis is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 479 litres | 501 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Magentis has 22 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. This could mean that the Kia Magentis uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Magentis is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Kia Magentis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
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