Hyundai Sonata 1998 vs Kia Clarus 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 171 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 27 HP more power than Kia Clarus, whereas torque is 59 NM more than Kia Clarus. Thanks to more power Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 10.3 | |
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The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Clarus, which means that by driving the Hyundai Sonata over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Sonata gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Optima, Kia Magentis | 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: | 4.71 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Hyundai Sonata is 2 cm shorter than the Kia Clarus, 5 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 444 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
374 litres | 784 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 1 metres more than that of the Kia Clarus, which means Hyundai Sonata can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | no data | |
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