Kia Clarus 1999 vs Kia Sephia 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 111 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Kia Clarus engine produces 5 HP more power than Kia Sephia, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Kia Clarus reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 9.1 | |
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The Kia Sephia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Clarus consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sephia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Clarus could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 11 years | 11 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Kia Clarus is larger. Kia Clarus is 30 cm longer than the Kia Sephia, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 444 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
784 litres | 692 litres | |
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Kia Clarus has more luggage capacity. Kia Clarus has 74 litres more trunk space than the Kia Sephia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Clarus (by 92 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 800 | |
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