Kia Sephia 1998 vs Hyundai Lantra 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 111 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Kia Sephia is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sephia engine produces 3 HP less power than Hyundai Lantra, but torque is 7 NM more than Hyundai Lantra. Despite less power, Kia Sephia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.7 | |
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The Hyundai Lantra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sephia consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Lantra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sephia could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Lantra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Hyundai Lantra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Carens, Kia Shuma, Kia Clarus | Used also on Hyundai Coupe | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sephia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sephia is 2 cm shorter than the Hyundai Lantra, 1 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sephia is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
692 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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