Kia Clarus 1997 vs Mazda Xedos 9 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 146 HP | |
| Torque: | 171 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mazda Xedos 9 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Clarus engine produces 13 HP less power than Mazda Xedos 9, whereas torque is 9 NM less than Mazda Xedos 9. Due to the lower power, Kia Clarus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia Clarus consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 9, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Clarus could require 195 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Clarus consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 9. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda Xedos 9 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda Xedos 9 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Optima, Kia Carens, Kia Magentis | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Xedos 6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Clarus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
| Kia Clarus is 12 cm shorter than the Mazda Xedos 9, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Clarus is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Kia Clarus has 6 litres less trunk space than the Mazda Xedos 9. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Clarus is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mazda Xedos 9, which means Kia Clarus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1200 | |
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