Lexus GS 2007 vs Kia Magentis 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus GS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Kia Magentis) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 99 HP more power than Kia Magentis, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Kia Magentis. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 6.0 | |
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The Kia Magentis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Magentis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 540 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| Kia Magentis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Magentis) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus GS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
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Lexus GS is larger, but lower. Lexus GS is 2 cm longer than the Kia Magentis, 2 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GS is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Kia Magentis has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus GS has 70 litres less trunk space than the Kia Magentis. This could mean that the Lexus GS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 1.4 metres less than that of the Kia Magentis, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 3800 | |
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