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: | 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 | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 189 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Magentis engine produces 8 HP more power than Peugeot 407, but torque is 1 NM less than Peugeot 407. Despite the higher power, Kia Magentis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Kia Magentis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Magentis consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that by driving the Kia Magentis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Magentis consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Optima, Kia Carens | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen Xsara Picasso | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 407 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 | 4.76 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 | 489 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
816 litres | 1365 litres | |
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Peugeot 407 has more luggage space. Kia Magentis has 69 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 407. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 407 (by 549 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): | 1`960 | 2`105 | |
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| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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