Kia Magentis 2006 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: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 188 HP | 166 HP | |
| Torque: | 247 NM | 207 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Kia Magentis is more dynamic to drive. Kia Magentis engine produces 22 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Kia Magentis reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.0 | |
| Kia Magentis consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Magentis could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Mazda 6 2005 2.3 engine: The cooling system pump and thermostat, engine mounts (which can cause vibration), lambda sensor, and intake manifold adjuster are the most common problems with this engine. | |||
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): | 2`020 | 2`035 | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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