2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Kia Magentis
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Kia Magentis were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Kia Magentis. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Magentis weights approximately 635 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.
Because 2009 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Magentis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 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, 2009 Audi A6 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Magentis. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Magentis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 2009 Kia Magentis | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | A6 | Magentis |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
