2008 Honda HR-V vs. 2010 Kia Magentis
To start off, 2010 Kia Magentis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Magentis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Magentis weights approximately 221 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Because 2008 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Magentis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda HR-V 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, 2010 Kia Magentis (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Magentis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V. 2010 Kia Magentis has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda HR-V has manual transmission. 2008 Honda HR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Magentis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Honda HR-V | 2010 Kia Magentis | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | HR-V | Magentis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |