Kia Sephia 1998 vs Toyota Corolla 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 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: | 88 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.4 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sephia engine produces 36 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Kia Sephia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 6.7 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sephia consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sephia could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 280'000 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 Kia Sephia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Kia Shuma | Used also on Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2007 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2007 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Kia Sephia is smaller. Kia Sephia is 11 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sephia is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 450 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Kia Sephia has 80 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sephia is 0.2 metres less than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`590 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 3400 | |
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