Kia Clarus 1999 vs Kia Optima 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 171 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Kia Optima is a more dynamic driving. Kia Clarus engine produces 3 HP less power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 9 NM less than Kia Optima. Due to the lower power, Kia Clarus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 9.1 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Clarus consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Clarus could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Kia Optima 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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| Kia Clarus and Kia Optima are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 444 litres | 479 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Kia Optima has more luggage space. Kia Clarus has 35 litres less trunk space than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Clarus is 0.2 metres more than that of the Kia Optima. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`985 | |
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| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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