Kia Magentis 2003 vs Peugeot 407 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 169 HP | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 217 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Kia Magentis is more dynamic to drive. Kia Magentis engine produces 11 HP more power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Peugeot 407. Thanks to more power Kia Magentis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.0 | |
| Kia Magentis consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Magentis could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen C8, Peugeot 607 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 407 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
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Kia Magentis is larger, but slightly lower. Kia Magentis is 5 cm longer than the Peugeot 407, 1 cm wider, while the height of Kia Magentis is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 479 litres | 407 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | no data | |
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Kia Magentis has more luggage capacity. Kia Magentis has 72 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Magentis is 0.4 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Kia Magentis can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
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