Kia Magentis 2006 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 188 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 247 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Magentis engine produces 23 HP less power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 43 NM less than Peugeot 407. Due to the lower power, Kia Magentis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.9 | |
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The Kia Magentis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Magentis consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
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): | 2`020 | 2`260 | |
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| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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