Kia Clarus 1999 vs Subaru Impreza 2000

 
Kia Clarus
1999 - 2001
Subaru Impreza
2000 - 2003
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 133 HP125 HP
Torque: 171 NM184 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.8 seconds12.7 seconds
Subaru Impreza is a more dynamic driving.
Kia Clarus engine produces 8 HP more power than Subaru Impreza, but torque is 13 NM less than Subaru Impreza. Despite the higher power, Kia Clarus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.19.7
The Subaru Impreza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Kia Clarus consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Clarus could require 210 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 540 km in combined cycle510 km in combined cycle
690 km on highway660 km on highway
Kia Clarus gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km380'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 13 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Optima, Kia Carens, Kia MagentisInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy
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: yesno
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 m4.40 m
Width: 1.78 m1.70 m
Height: 1.44 m1.48 m
Kia Clarus is larger, but slightly lower.
Kia Clarus is 35 cm longer than the Subaru Impreza, 8 cm wider, while the height of Kia Clarus is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 304 litresno data
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters10.4 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Clarus is 0.2 metres more than that of the Subaru Impreza.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8401`200
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): no data3400
Pros and Cons: Kia Clarus has
  • more power
  • more full fuel tank mileage
Subaru Impreza has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • has 4x4 drive
  • longer expected engine lifespan
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