Kia Clarus 1999 vs Suzuki Liana 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 171 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Kia Clarus is more dynamic to drive. Kia Clarus engine produces 30 HP more power than Suzuki Liana, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Suzuki Liana. Thanks to more power Kia Clarus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 7.0 | |
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The Suzuki Liana is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Clarus consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Liana, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Clarus could require 495 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Liana gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Optima, Kia Carens, Kia Magentis | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Liana might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Clarus engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Suzuki Liana 2002 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.54 m | |
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Kia Clarus is larger, but lower. Kia Clarus is 38 cm longer than the Suzuki Liana, 8 cm wider, while the height of Kia Clarus is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 444 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
784 litres | no data | |
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Suzuki Liana has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Clarus has 36 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Liana. This could mean that the Kia Clarus uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Clarus is 0.6 metres more than that of the Suzuki Liana, which means Kia Clarus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1200 | |
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