Kia Sephia 1998 vs Kia Clarus 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Kia Clarus is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sephia engine produces 28 HP less power than Kia Clarus, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Kia Clarus. Due to the lower power, Kia Sephia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 9.3 | |
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The Kia Sephia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sephia consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Clarus, which means that by driving the Kia Sephia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Kia Shuma | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Carens, Kia Shuma, Kia Sephia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Clarus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Kia Sephia is smaller. Kia Sephia is 30 cm shorter than the Kia Clarus, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 444 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
692 litres | 784 litres | |
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Kia Clarus has more luggage space. Kia Sephia has 74 litres less trunk space than the Kia Clarus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Clarus (by 92 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sephia is 0.8 metres less than that of the Kia Clarus, which means Kia Sephia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`590 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | no data | |
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