Kia Clarus 1996 vs Mazda 626 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 158 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Kia Clarus is more dynamic to drive. Kia Clarus engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 626, but torque is 6 NM less than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Kia Clarus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.4 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Clarus consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Clarus could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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 626 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Carens, Kia Shuma, Kia Sephia | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Clarus and Mazda 626 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 452 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage space. Kia Clarus has 28 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`645 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 600 | |
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