Mazda Xedos 6 1998 vs Kia Clarus 1997
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 140 HP | 133 HP | |
Torque: | 170 NM | 171 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
Mazda Xedos 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda Xedos 6 engine produces 7 HP more power than Kia Clarus, but torque is 1 NM less than Kia Clarus. Thanks to more power Mazda Xedos 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 9.7 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
The Mazda Xedos 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda Xedos 6 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Clarus, which means that by driving the Mazda Xedos 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda Xedos 6 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Clarus. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
850 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
650 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Mazda Xedos 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 6 engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Xedos 9 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Optima, Kia Carens, Kia Magentis | |
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: | 4.56 m | 4.70 m | |
Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
Height: | 1.36 m | 1.42 m | |
Mazda Xedos 6 is smaller. Mazda Xedos 6 is 14 cm shorter than the Kia Clarus, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda Xedos 6 is 6 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 424 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Kia Clarus has more luggage space. Mazda Xedos 6 has 34 litres less trunk space than the Kia Clarus. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mazda Xedos 6 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Kia Clarus. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`710 | 1`770 | |
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Average price (€): | 1000 | no data | |
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