2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Kia Magentis
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Magentis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Magentis would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Magentis (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Magentis should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 808 kg more than 2005 Kia Magentis.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Magentis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Magentis. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Magentis. 2005 Kia Magentis has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Magentis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Kia Magentis | |
Make | Land Rover | Kia |
Model | Defender | Magentis |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |