Kia Magentis 2009 vs Nissan X-Trail 2007
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 169 HP | |
| Torque: | 169 NM | 233 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Kia Magentis engine produces 8 HP more power than Nissan X-Trail, but torque is 64 NM less than Nissan X-Trail. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Nissan X-Trail 2007: It has selectable four-wheel drive with Auto, 2WD and Lock modes. In Auto mode, it has front-wheel drive under normal conditions, the rear axle engages when the front wheels start to slip, and power is distributed variably up to 50:50 front to rear. In 2WD mode, the transfer clutch is permanently unlocked, but the electronic control unit can engage the rear wheels occasionally, for example during hard acceleration. In Lock mode, the transfer clutch is permanently locked, providing a constant 50:50 power distribution. When vehicle speed increases above 30 km/h (20 mph), it switches to Auto mode, but when speed decreases, it switches back to Lock mode. The system also switches to 2WD mode in the event of overheating. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.68 m | |
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Kia Magentis is larger, but lower. Kia Magentis is 17 cm longer than the Nissan X-Trail, 3 cm wider, while the height of Kia Magentis is 20 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 479 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
816 litres | 1742 litres | |
| Kia Magentis has 21 litres more trunk space than the Nissan X-Trail. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan X-Trail (by 926 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Magentis is 1 metres more than that of the Nissan X-Trail, which means Kia Magentis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4600 | |
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