Mazda Xedos 9 2001 vs Kia Clarus 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 164 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 212 NM | 171 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Mazda Xedos 9 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda Xedos 9 engine produces 31 HP more power than Kia Clarus, whereas torque is 41 NM more than Kia Clarus. Thanks to more power Mazda Xedos 9 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 11.1 | |
| Mazda Xedos 9 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Clarus, which means that by driving the Mazda Xedos 9 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 690 km on highway | ||
| Mazda Xedos 9 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 350'000 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 Mazda Xedos 9 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda MX-6 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Optima, Kia Carens, Kia Magentis | |
| 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: | 4.88 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mazda Xedos 9 is 15 cm longer than the Kia Clarus, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda Xedos 9 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 444 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Despite its longer length, Mazda Xedos 9 has 14 litres less trunk space than the Kia Clarus. This could mean that the Mazda Xedos 9 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Xedos 9 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Kia Clarus, which means Mazda Xedos 9 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`770 | |
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| Average price (€): | 1800 | no data | |
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