Kia Magentis 2009 vs Hyundai Sonata 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 164 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 197 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Kia Magentis is more dynamic to drive. Kia Magentis engine produces 1 HP more power than Hyundai Sonata, but torque is 2 NM less than Hyundai Sonata. Thanks to more power Kia Magentis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.7 | |
| Kia Magentis consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata, which means that by driving the Kia Magentis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Sonata gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Magentis and Hyundai Sonata are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 523 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Hyundai Sonata has more luggage space. Kia Magentis has 23 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Magentis is 0.2 metres less than that of the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 1800 | |
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