MG ZT (2001 – 2004) vs Kia Optima / Magentis (2001 – 2003): specs compared
The MG ZT is the more powerful of the two, with up to 190 hp against 181 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.7 s against 8.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 227 km/h against 214 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.8 L/100 km against 9.1 L/100 km. The Kia Optima / Magentis is the lighter car, from 1,320 kg against 1,435 kg.
| Specification |
MG
ZT
2001 – 2004
|
Kia
Optima / Magentis
2001 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2004 | 2001 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 12 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 190 hp | 134 – 181 hp |
| Torque | 160 – 300 Nm | 169 – 245 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 14.0 s | 8.5 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 182 – 227 km/h | 195 – 214 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.8 – 10.9 L/100 km | 9.1 – 10.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,747 mm | 4,720 mm |
| Width | 1,778 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,746 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,435 – 1,550 kg | 1,320 – 1,495 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.