Kia Clarus 1999 vs Hyundai Sonata 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 169 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Kia Clarus engine produces 17 HP less power than Hyundai Sonata, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Hyundai Sonata. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
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 Hyundai Sonata engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Carens, Kia Shuma, Kia Sephia | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | 4.73 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| Kia Clarus is 2 cm longer than the Hyundai Sonata, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Clarus is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 444 litres | 396 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
784 litres | no data | |
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Kia Clarus has more luggage capacity. Kia Clarus has 48 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Clarus is 0.1 metres more than that of the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 800 | |
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