2010 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2010 Kia Magentis
To start off, both 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2010 Kia Magentis were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer (237 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2010 Kia Magentis. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Magentis weights approximately 32 kg more than 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Because 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Magentis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Mitsubishi Lancer (343 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Magentis. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Magentis.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2010 Kia Magentis | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Kia |
Model | Lancer | Magentis |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1602 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4572 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |