2005 Kia Magentis vs. 2005 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2005 Kia Magentis and 2005 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,917 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S80 (268 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Kia Magentis. (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S80 weights approximately 129 kg more than 2005 Kia Magentis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volvo S80 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Magentis. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Magentis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Magentis | 2005 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Magentis | S80 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2917 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
