Kia Magentis 2003 vs Peugeot 407 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia Magentis) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Peugeot 407) 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 169 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 320 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 33 HP more power than Peugeot 407, but torque is 90 NM less than Peugeot 407. Thanks to more power Kia Magentis reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 5.9 | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Magentis consumes 4.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Magentis could require 660 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 407 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 | 520'000 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 Peugeot 407 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 407 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Peugeot 407 2004 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Peugeot 407 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
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Kia Magentis is larger, but slightly lower. Kia Magentis is 5 cm longer than the Peugeot 407, 1 cm wider, while the height of Kia Magentis is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 479 litres | 407 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Kia Magentis has more luggage capacity. Kia Magentis has 72 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Magentis is 0.4 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Kia Magentis can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
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