2007 Kia Magentis vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2007 Kia Magentis and 2007 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Magentis (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Magentis should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Magentis weights approximately 32 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. 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, 2007 Honda Accord (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Magentis. (189 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Magentis. 2007 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Magentis has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Magentis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Magentis | 2007 Honda Accord | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Magentis | Accord |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 97.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 65 L |