Kia Clarus 1999 vs Audi A6 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Clarus engine produces 9 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 16 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Kia Clarus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 9.2 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Clarus consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Clarus could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 460'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Carens, Kia Shuma, Kia Sephia | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A6 1998 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance.
One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Audi A6 1998 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
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Kia Clarus is smaller. Kia Clarus is 5 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Clarus is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 304 litres | 455 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Kia Clarus has 151 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Clarus is 1.1 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Kia Clarus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 2`015 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1400 | |
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