Kia Optima 2001 vs Kia Magentis 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 181 HP | 169 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Kia Optima engine produces 12 HP more power than Kia Magentis, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Kia Magentis. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Coupe | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Optima might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Optima and Kia Magentis are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 368 litres | 479 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 810 litres | |
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Kia Magentis has more luggage space. Kia Optima has 111 litres less trunk space than the Kia Magentis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 1.2 metres less than that of the Kia Magentis, which means Kia Optima can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1600 | |
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