Kia Magentis 2007 vs Citroen C5 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 189 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
| Kia Magentis engine produces 1 HP more power than Citroen C5, but torque is 11 NM less than Citroen C5. Despite the higher power, Kia Magentis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Kia Magentis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Magentis consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that by driving the Kia Magentis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Magentis consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Optima, Kia Carens | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 Picasso, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen C5 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 | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Magentis is 1 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
816 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`500 | |
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| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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