2005 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2005 Kia Magentis
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2005 Kia Magentis were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Magentis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV (163 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Kia Magentis. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Magentis weights approximately 33 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Magentis. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Magentis.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2005 Kia Magentis | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | GTV | Magentis |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |