Kia Magentis 2009 vs Mazda 6 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Kia Magentis is more dynamic to drive. Kia Magentis engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 6, but torque is 25 NM less than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Kia Magentis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.6 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Magentis consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda 5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Magentis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Magentis 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 | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
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Kia Magentis is larger. Kia Magentis is 4 cm longer than the Mazda 6, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Magentis is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 519 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
816 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Kia Magentis has 19 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Magentis is 0.4 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`045 | 2`035 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2800 | |
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