Kia Clarus 1999 1.8

Kia Clarus 1999 1.8 petrol description

Sedan Kia Clarus 1999 1.8 has been produced from January, 1999 to December, 2000. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 116 horsepower on 5750 rpm and torque 152 Nm (Newton metres) on 4500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 220 000 to 370 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Kia Clarus 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.8 litres.

Kia Clarus 1999 1.8 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Kia Clarus 1999 1.8 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 178 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Kia Clarus 1999 1.8 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 10.9 litres per 100km (9.2 km/l), city fuel economy - 15 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 540 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 680 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Kia Clarus version with manual gearbox (Kia Clarus 1999 1.8 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 3.2 seconds faster (in 10.7 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.6 litres per 100 km or 15 % - 9.3 litres per 100 km.
Kia Clarus 1999

Kia Clarus 1999 1.8 technical data

Model: Kia Clarus 1.8
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1999. January ... 2000. December 
Engine: 1793 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 258 g/km
Power: 116 HP ON 5750 RPM Torque: 152 NM ON 4500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 178 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.9 (combined) 15.0 (urban) 8.7 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.73m (length) 1.77m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters
Trunk capacity: 444 litres
Trunk max capacity: 784 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1750 kg

Kia Clarus 1999 1.8 engine T8D

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1793 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 87 mm
Compression ratio 9.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Kia Clarus 1999 1.8 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.8 litres (4 quarts)
Power 109 - 126 HP ON 5750 RPM
Torque 152 - 162 NM ON 4500 RPM
Start of production (year) 1995
Duration of production 11 years
Engine also used on Kia Carens Kia Shuma Kia Sephia

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Kia Clarus sedan [1999 - 2001] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Kia Clarus 1999 1.8

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.7 seconds
Most fuel efficient version

1.8 Petrol 116 HP 9.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Clarus 1999 1.8 Jan 1999 — Dec 2000 1.8 Petrol 116 HP 10.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
Kia Clarus 1999 2.0 Jan 1999 — Dec 2000

Most powerfull version (133 HP)

2.0 Petrol 133 HP 10.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Clarus 1999 2.0 Jan 1999 — Dec 2000

Most powerfull version (133 HP)

2.0 Petrol 133 HP 11.1 l/100km Automatic (4)
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