Kia Shuma 1998 vs Toyota Avensis 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 128 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is a more dynamic driving. Kia Shuma engine produces 40 HP less power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 43 NM less than Toyota Avensis. Due to the lower power, Kia Shuma reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.3 | |
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The Kia Shuma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Shuma consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that by driving the Kia Shuma over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Kia Sephia | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Picnic, Toyota Carina E, Toyota Hiace | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Shuma engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Shuma is 1 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 328 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
780 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Shuma is 1 metres less than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Kia Shuma can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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