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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 189 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Kia Magentis engine produces 3 HP less power than Mazda 6, but torque is 5 NM more than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Kia Magentis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.7 | |
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The Kia Magentis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Magentis consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Kia Magentis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Optima, Kia Carens | Used also on 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. | |||
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): | 1`985 | 1`975 | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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