Kia Clarus 1996 vs Mazda Xedos 9 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 146 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Kia Clarus engine produces 30 HP less power than Mazda Xedos 9, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Mazda Xedos 9. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.4 | |
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The Mazda Xedos 9 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Clarus consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 9, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Clarus could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Mazda Xedos 9 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 9 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Carens, Kia Shuma, Kia Sephia | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Xedos 6 | |
| 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: | 4.70 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
| Kia Clarus is 12 cm shorter than the Mazda Xedos 9, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Clarus is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Kia Clarus has 6 litres less trunk space than the Mazda Xedos 9. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Clarus is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mazda Xedos 9, which means Kia Clarus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`940 | |
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| Average price (€): | no data | 1200 | |
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