2010 Kia Magentis
MSRP
$21,995
drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
epa classification
Mid-Size
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
9.4
energuide estimate - hwy
6.2
engine type
Gas I4
displacement
2.4L/144
sae net horsepower @ rpm
175 @ 6000
sae net torque @ rpm
169 @ 4000
trans type
5
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
62
wheelbase
107.1
length, overall
189.0
width, max w/o mirrors
71.1
height, overall
58.3
trunk volume
15.0
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
3680
Passenger Volume
104.2
Base Curb Weight
3157
Cruising Range - City
1550.59
Cruising Range - Hwy
2350.89
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100
Fuel System
MPFI
Trans Description Cont.
Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.27
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.79
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.55
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.18
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.92
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.42
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.88
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110
Total Cooling System Capacity
7.3
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
McPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-link
Front Tire Size
P205/60HR16
Rear Tire Size
P205/60HR16
Front Wheel Size
16 x -TBD-
Rear Wheel Size
16 x -TBD-
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35.5
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.0 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.3 x -TBD-
Front Head Room
39.8
Front Leg Room
43.7
Front Shoulder Room
57.1
Front Hip Room
54.5
Second Head Room
38.0
Second Leg Room
37.8
Second Shoulder Room
56.3
Second Hip Room
54.7
Track Width, Front
61.5
Track Width, Rear
61.1
Min Ground Clearance
6.3
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The Magentis really is the forgotten car, simply because it’s so rarely thought of when discussing mid-sized cars. The exterior received a facelift in 2009 to better match the new Kia vibe, but the engines remain a 175-hp 2.4-litre four-cylinder or an optional 194-hp 2.7-litre V6. Why the mechanically identical Hyundai Sonata gets much more competitive engines is foolish. Interior is well designed, but materials are a little cheap.

Pros

Perfectly fine looks

Cons

Underpowered on purpose