Kia Top Speed

Clarus (k9a)

185.00 km/h

or 114.95 mp/h

General information
BrandKia
Model Clarus
Generation Clarus (K9A)
Modification (Engine) 1.8 i 16V (116 Hp)
Start of production 1996 year
End of production 1998 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 8.9 l/100 km 26.43 US mpg31.74 UK mpg11.24 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 10.2 sec
Maximum speed 185 km/h 114.95 mph
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
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
Space, Volume and weights
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 424 l 14.97 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 764 l 26.98 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 60 l 15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4691 mm 184.69 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.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
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 Wishbone
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 195/65R14