Kia Clarus 1996 1.8

Kia Clarus 1996 1.8 petrol description

Sedan Kia Clarus 1996 1.8 has been produced from June, 1996 to January, 1999. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 116 horsepower on 5750 rpm and torque 152 Nm (Newton metres) on 4500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 220 000 and 370 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Kia Clarus 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.8 litres.

Kia Clarus 1996 1.8 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Kia Clarus 1996 1.8 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 178 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Kia Clarus 1996 1.8 fuel consumption is 10.9 litres per 100km (9.2 km/l), city fuel economy - 15 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 540 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 680 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Kia Clarus version with manual gearbox (Kia Clarus 1996 1.8 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 3.2 seconds faster (in 10.7 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.6 litres per 100 km or 15 % - 9.3 litres per 100 km.
Kia Clarus 1996

Kia Clarus 1996 1.8 technical data

Model: Kia Clarus 1.8
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1996. June ... 1999. January 
Engine: 1793 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 116 HP ON 5750 RPM Torque: 152 NM ON 4500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 178 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.9 (combined) 15.0 (urban) 8.7 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.70m (length) 1.77m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters
Trunk capacity: 424 litres
Gross weight: 1750 kg

Kia Clarus 1996 1.8 engine T8D

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1793 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 87 mm
Compression ratio 9.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Kia Clarus 1996 1.8 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.8 litres (4 quarts)
Power 109 - 126 HP ON 5750 RPM
Torque 152 - 162 NM ON 4500 RPM
Start of production (year) 1995
Duration of production 11 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 1998 onwards.

Engine also used on Kia Carens Kia Shuma Kia Sephia

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Kia Clarus sedan [1996 - 1999] 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)
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