2008 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2008 Kia Magentis
To start off, both 2008 Infiniti QX56 and 2008 Kia Magentis were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,550 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2008 Kia Magentis. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Magentis weights approximately 280 kg more than 2008 Infiniti QX56.
Because 2008 Infiniti QX56 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Magentis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti QX56 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, 2008 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Magentis. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Magentis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Infiniti QX56 | 2008 Kia Magentis | |
| Make | Infiniti | Kia |
| Model | QX56 | Magentis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5550 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 533 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 62 L |
