Kia Magentis 2006 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 188 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 247 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Kia Magentis engine produces 62 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 73 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Kia Magentis reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.8 | |
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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 Volkswagen Passat, 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 | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Magentis is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Magentis is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 565 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
816 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Kia Magentis has 145 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Magentis is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Kia Magentis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`270 | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
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