Kia Magentis 2007 vs Mazda 6 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 121 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Magentis engine produces 19 HP more power than Mazda 6, but torque is 15 NM less than Mazda 6. Despite the higher power, Kia Magentis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.1 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Magentis consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda 5 | |
| 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: | 4.74 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Magentis is 3 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
816 litres | 1712 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Magentis has 85 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 896 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Magentis is 1 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`060 | 2`040 | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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