Kia Magentis 2007 vs Peugeot 407 2004
| 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Magentis engine produces 4 HP more power than Peugeot 407, but torque is 15 NM less than Peugeot 407. Despite the higher power, Kia Magentis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.9 | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Magentis consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 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 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. Kia Magentis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Magentis is 2 cm shorter than the Peugeot 407, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Magentis is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
816 litres | 1365 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Magentis is 0.2 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | no data | |
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| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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