Kia Magentis second generation

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The Kia Magentis second generation (2006–2011): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 16 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

Model codes: MG · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,730–4,740 mm RDW	4,755–4,810 mm
Width	1,810–1,820 mm RDW	1,820 mm
Height	1,480 mm RDW	1,480 mm
Wheelbase	2,700–2,720 mm RDW	2,720 mm
Front track	1,563 mm ASTRA	–
Rear track	1,552 mm ASTRA	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,378–1,465 kg RDW	–
Mass in running order	1,478–1,565 kg RDW	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,960–2,020 kg RDW	–
Towing, braked trailer	1,700 kg RDW	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	700–750 kg RDW	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–
Doors	4 RDW	–
Performance
Top speed	208–209 km/h RDW	–
Torque	189–305 Nm ASTRA	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/50R17, 205/60R16

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
13 years and older	64.1% (61.5–66.6)	69.2%	1,376

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Suspension	50.8%	41.6%
Brakes	48.2%	36.4%
Tyres	35.9%	31.2%
Lights and electrics	27.8%	28.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks	15.9%	17.1%
Body, chassis and structure	14.9%	18.6%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 16 versions of the Kia Magentis second generation

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European Union 7 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2011	2.0 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Diesel	168 g/km	152
2011	2.0 L	120 kW (163 PS)	Petrol	179 g/km	16
2011	2.0 L	103 kW (140 PS)	Diesel	166 g/km	10
2010	2.0 L	–	Diesel	166 g/km	1,228
2010	2.0 L	–	Petrol	180 g/km	98
2010	–	–	Other fuel	191 g/km	96
2010	2.0 L	–	Petrol	191 g/km	12

United Kingdom 6 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2007–20102.0 CRDi	2.0 L	Diesel	6-speed manual	6.0 L/100 km NEDC	158–162 g/km
2007–20102.0 CRDi	2.0 L	Diesel	4-speed automatic	6.9–7.3 L/100 km NEDC	185–191 g/km
2006–20092.0 GS · 2	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.7 L/100 km NEDC	184 g/km
2006–20092.0 LS · 2	2.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	8.1 L/100 km NEDC	192 g/km
2006–20082.0 LS	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.7 L/100 km NEDC	185 g/km
2006–20082.7 LS	2.7 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	9.2 L/100 km NEDC	220 g/km

Canada 3 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2007–2010Mid-size	2.4 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	9.3–9.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	214–219 g/km
2007–2010Mid-size	2.4 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	9.3–9.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	214–216 g/km
2007–2010Mid-size	2.7 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	10.3–10.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	237–239 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.