Kia Clarus 1999 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 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 | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 171 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Kia Clarus and Toyota Yaris have the same engine power, but Kia Clarus torque is 2 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Kia Clarus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 7.2 | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Clarus consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Clarus could require 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
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 | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Optima, Kia Carens, Kia Magentis | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise.
One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.53 m | |
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Kia Clarus is larger, but lower. Kia Clarus is 93 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 7 cm wider, while the height of Kia Clarus is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 444 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Kia Clarus has more luggage capacity. Kia Clarus has 169 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Clarus is 1.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Kia Clarus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2000 | |
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