Kia Magentis 2003 vs Mazda 6 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 169 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Magentis engine produces 91 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Kia Magentis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 10.2 | |
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The Kia Magentis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Magentis consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Kia Magentis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Kia Magentis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima | Used also on Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| 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: | 4.73 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
| Kia Magentis is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 4 cm wider, while the height of Kia Magentis is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 479 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | no data | |
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Kia Magentis has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Magentis has 24 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The Mazda 6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Magentis is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
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