Kia Clarus 1996 Sedan

This generation of Kia Clarus has been produced from June, 1996 to 1999. We can provide information about 4 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Kia is available with two petrol engines with displacement from 1.8 to 2.0 litres and power of from 116 to 133 horsepower. All engines have a timing belt driven camshaft, which requires more frequent service than a timing chain, but replacing timing belt is less expensive, and these engines are generally slightly more fuel efficient and quieter (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (2 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.

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Kia Clarus 1996 sedan average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 9.3 to 12 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Kia Clarus 1996 sedan petrol engine version is Kia Clarus 1.8, consuming 9.3 litres per 100km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 10.7 seconds has Kia Clarus 1.8 version, conversely the tardiest one is Kia Clarus 1.8 reaching this speed only in 13.9 seconds. The maximum top speed is 195 km/h for the 2.0 petrol 4-cylinder 133 hp version (Kia Clarus 2.0).

Lenght of Kia Clarus is 470 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Kia Clarus is about 3 cm longer than Mazda 6 sedan, but 2 cm shorter than BMW 5 series sedan. Kia Clarus gross weight is from 1750 to 1770 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class. Kia Clarus trunk space is 424 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 764 litres.

Below you will find more detailed information about Kia Clarus prices and costs.

Kia Clarus modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Kia Clarus 1996 1.8

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.7 seconds
Most fuel efficient version

1.8 Petrol 116 HP 9.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Clarus 1996 1.8 1.8 Petrol 116 HP 10.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
Kia Clarus 1997 2.0 Jan 1997 — Jan 1999

Most powerfull version (133 HP)

2.0 Petrol 133 HP 9.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Clarus 1997 2.0 Jan 1997 — Jan 1999

Most powerfull version (133 HP)

2.0 Petrol 133 HP 12.0 l/100km Automatic (4)

Kia Clarus total costs of ownership

Kia Clarus mileage

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