Kia Clarus 1999 vs Citroen Xantia 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 14.7 seconds | |
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Kia Clarus is more dynamic to drive. Kia Clarus engine produces 26 HP more power than Citroen Xantia, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Citroen Xantia. Thanks to more power Kia Clarus reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.5 | |
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The Citroen Xantia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Clarus consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Clarus could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Citroen Xantia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Carens, Kia Shuma, Kia Sephia | Used also on Citroen Berlingo | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Clarus engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Clarus is 4 cm longer than the Citroen Xantia, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Clarus is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 304 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Clarus is 0.8 metres less than that of the Citroen Xantia, which means Kia Clarus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1000 | |
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