Toyota Camry 2009 vs Kia Magentis 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 179 HP | 164 HP | |
| Torque: | 232 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Toyota Camry engine produces 15 HP more power than Kia Magentis, whereas torque is 37 NM more than Kia Magentis. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.5 | |
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The Kia Magentis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Camry consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Magentis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Camry could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1010 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima, Kia Cerato | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Camry 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. | |||
| Toyota Camry 2009 2.5 engine: The 2.5-liter 2AR-FE engine replaced the earlier 2.4-liter AZ series and is widely regarded as a highly reliable, long-lasting engine, often referred to as a "million-kms" motor. However, it requires ... More about Toyota Camry 2009 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Camry is 2 cm longer than the Kia Magentis, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 816 litres | |
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Kia Magentis has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Toyota Camry has 90 litres less trunk space than the Kia Magentis. This could mean that the Toyota Camry uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Camry is 0.8 metres less than that of the Kia Magentis, which means Toyota Camry can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 3800 | |
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