2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2006 Kia Magentis
To start off, 2006 Kia Magentis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,703 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Kia Magentis. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 635 kg more than 2006 Kia Magentis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Magentis. (247 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Magentis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2006 Kia Magentis | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Dakota | Magentis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 62 L |
