Kia Magentis 2009 vs Hyundai Sonata 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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 | 11.5 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 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.9 | |
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The Kia Magentis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Magentis consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Sonata gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`980 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2000 | |
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