2007 Kia Magentis vs. 2007 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2007 Kia Magentis and 2007 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2007 Kia Magentis and 2007 Saab 03-Sep are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saab 03-Sep (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 Kia Magentis. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Magentis weights approximately 78 kg more than 2007 Saab 03-Sep.
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 Saab 03-Sep (266 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Magentis. (189 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Magentis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Magentis | 2007 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Kia | Saab |
| Model | Magentis | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
