| General information |
| Brand | Kia |
| Model | Clarus |
| Generation | Clarus (GC) |
| Modification (Engine) | 1.8i 16V (116 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1998 year |
| End of production | 2001 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
12.1 l/100 km
19.44 US mpg23.35 UK mpg8.26 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
7.8 l/100 km
30.16 US mpg36.22 UK mpg12.82 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
9.3 l/100 km
25.29 US mpg30.37 UK mpg10.75 km/l |
| CO2 emissions | 216 g/km |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 10.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 10.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 10.2 sec |
| Maximum speed |
185 km/h
114.95 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 2 |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 10.5 kg/Hp, 95.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 8 kg/Nm, 124.6 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs |
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| Power | 116 Hp @ 5750 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 64.7 Hp/l |
| Torque |
152 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
112.11 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Transverse |
| Engine displacement |
1793 cm3
109.42 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore |
81 mm
3.19 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
87 mm
3.43 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1220 kg
2689.64 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1750 kg
3858.09 lbs. |
| Max load |
530 kg
1168.45 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
444 l
15.68 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum |
784 l
27.69 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
60 l
15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4731 mm
186.26 in. |
| Width |
1770 mm
69.69 in. |
| Height |
1420 mm
55.91 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2659 mm
104.69 in. |
| Front track |
1500 mm
59.06 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1500 mm
59.06 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
10.6 m
34.78 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 195/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
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