Mazda 6 2002 vs Kia Magentis 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 141 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 181 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 5 HP more power than Kia Magentis, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Kia Magentis. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Magentis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Hyundai Sonata | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 6 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: | 4.67 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mazda 6 is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda 6 is 6 cm shorter than the Kia Magentis, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 479 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 810 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 6 has 21 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: | 10.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.8 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): | 1`840 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1600 | |
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