2008 Ford Ranger vs. 2009 Kia Magentis
To start off, 2009 Kia Magentis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Magentis (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Magentis should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Magentis weights approximately 458 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Magentis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Kia Magentis (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Magentis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger. 2009 Kia Magentis has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Magentis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ranger | 2009 Kia Magentis | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Ranger | Magentis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2970 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 62 L |