Mazda 6 2007 vs Kia Magentis 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Kia Magentis is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 10 HP less power than Kia Magentis, but torque is 25 NM more than Kia Magentis. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.0 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Magentis, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda 5 | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Kia Magentis engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mazda 6 is smaller. Mazda 6 is 4 cm shorter than the Kia Magentis, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 6 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 519 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 816 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 6 has 19 litres more trunk space than the Kia Magentis. The Kia Magentis may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Kia Magentis, which means Mazda 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`035 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3800 | |
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