2006 Kia Magentis vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, both 2006 Kia Magentis and 2006 Land Rover LR3 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2006 Kia Magentis. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 896 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.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Magentis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Magentis. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Magentis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Magentis | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Magentis | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 86 L |
