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Vehicles›Make›Kia›Model›Capital

1996 Kia Capital

South Korea Gasoline FWD SedanUpdated Aug 23, 2026

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1996
Make: Kia
Model: Capital
Body Style: Sedan
Generation: 1st Generation Facelift
Seats: 5
Doors: 4
Fuel: Gasoline
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: Manual, 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 1.5 Manual
Engine Configuration: Inline
Power (hp): 115 hp
Power (kW): 85 kW
Torque: 152 Nm (112 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
0–60 mph: 10.5 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h: 11 seconds
Displacement: 1,498 cc

Dimensions

Length: 4,430 mm (174.4 in)
Width: 1,705 mm (67.1 in)
Height: 1,405 mm (55.3 in)
Wheelbase: 2,520 mm (99.2 in)
Curb weight: 1,050 kg (2,315 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 6,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 4,800 rpm

Engine Configuration

Bore: 78 mm (3.1 in)
Stroke: 78.4 mm (3.1 in)
Compression Ratio: 9.3 :1
Engine Configuration: Inline

Fuel

General

Tank Volume: 60 litres

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,440 mm (56.7 in)
Track, Rear: 1,430 mm (56.3 in)
Ground Clearance: 155 mm (6.1 in)

Weight

Gross Weight: 1,325 kg (2,921 lb)
Cargo Capacity: 275 kg (606 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Sedan

Interior

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes

Other

Car Classification

American Classification: Mid-Size Car
British Classification: Large Family Car
Australian Classification: Medium Car
European Segment: D-Segment
Car.info Classification: Large Family Car

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Kia272 vehicles

CapitalModel1 variant

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Sedan

Variant

Capital Standard1989–1997

Capital Sedan Generations2 of 2

Year

Powertrain

1.5 Manual

Horsepower

115 hp

Drivetrain

FWD

Fuel

Transmission

Manual, 5-speed

Gasoline