Kia Clarus 1999 vs Mazda 626 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Kia Clarus engine produces 16 HP more power than Mazda 626, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Kia Clarus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 8.0 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Clarus consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Clarus could require 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 560'000 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 626 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 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | |
| 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 | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.52 m | |
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Kia Clarus is larger, but lower. Kia Clarus is 7 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 7 cm wider, while the height of Kia Clarus is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 304 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1677 litres | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Clarus has 181 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 626. This could mean that the Kia Clarus uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Clarus is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mazda 626. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 600 | |
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