2005 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 2010 Kia Magentis
To start off, 2010 Kia Magentis is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Pontiac Sunfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac Sunfire would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Sunfire (140 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Kia Magentis. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Magentis weights approximately 342 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Sunfire.
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, 2010 Kia Magentis (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Sunfire. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Magentis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Sunfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Pontiac Sunfire | 2010 Kia Magentis | |
| Make | Pontiac | Kia |
| Model | Sunfire | Magentis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 62 L |
