Kia Optima 2000 vs Kia Clarus 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 151 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 171 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
| Kia Optima engine produces 18 HP more power than Kia Clarus, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Kia Clarus. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 11.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Kia Optima and Kia Clarus are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 368 litres | 444 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down | no data | 784 litres | |
| Kia Clarus has more luggage space. Kia Optima has 76 litres less trunk space than the Kia Clarus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.2 metres less than that of the Kia Clarus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`885 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
| Pros and Cons: | Kia Optima has 
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