Kia Magentis 2009 vs Citroen C5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 164 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Kia Magentis is more dynamic to drive. Kia Magentis engine produces 21 HP more power than Citroen C5, but torque is 5 NM less than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Kia Magentis reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.9 | |
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The Kia Magentis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Magentis consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that by driving the Kia Magentis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen C5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima, Kia Cerato | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 Picasso, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen C5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Kia Magentis is 2 cm longer than the Citroen C5, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Magentis is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
816 litres | no data | |
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Kia Magentis has more luggage capacity. Kia Magentis has 61 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Magentis is 0.2 metres less than that of the Citroen C5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2800 | |
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