2008 Kia Magentis vs. 2008 Toyota Sienna
To start off, both 2008 Kia Magentis and 2008 Toyota Sienna were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2008 Kia Magentis. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Magentis weights approximately 148 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
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, 2008 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Magentis. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Magentis. 2008 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Magentis has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Magentis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Kia Magentis | 2008 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Magentis | Sienna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |