Kia Clarus 1997 vs Mazda 626 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 171 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Clarus engine produces 16 HP more power than Mazda 626, but torque is 2 NM less than Mazda 626. Despite the higher power, Kia Clarus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 8.3 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Clarus consumes 3.7 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 555 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 500 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 520'000 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: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Optima, Kia Carens, Kia Magentis | Used also on Mazda MX-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 | 4.70 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 | |
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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`770 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 600 | |
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