Peugeot 406 2002 vs Kia Magentis 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Peugeot 406) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Kia Magentis) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Peugeot 406 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 406 engine produces 26 HP less power than Kia Magentis, but torque is 73 NM more than Kia Magentis. Despite less power, Peugeot 406 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 8.6 | |
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The Peugeot 406 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 406 consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Magentis, which means that by driving the Peugeot 406 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1550 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 406 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
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Peugeot 406 is smaller. Peugeot 406 is 13 cm shorter than the Kia Magentis, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 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. Peugeot 406 has 49 litres less trunk space than the Kia Magentis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 406 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Kia Magentis. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1600 | |
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