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1997 Kia Clarus
South Korea
Gasoline
FWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
Kia
Model
Clarus
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.8
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
116 hp
Power (kW)
85 kW
Torque
152 Nm (112 lb-ft)
Top speed
178 km/h
(111 mph)
0–60 mph
10.2 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
10.7 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,696 mm
(184.9 in)
Width
1,770 mm
(69.7 in)
Height
1,420 mm
(55.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,659 mm
(104.7 in)
Curb weight
1,195 kg
(2,635 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,750 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,500 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
10W-30
10W-40
1,793 cc
10W-50
20W-40
20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
3.8 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
81 mm
(3.2 in)
Stroke
87 mm
(3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
9.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
60 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Left
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
12.1 – 15 litres / 100 km
Highway
7.8 – 8.7 litres / 100 km
Combined
9.3 – 10.9 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,500 mm
(59.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,500 mm
(59.1 in)
Turning Circle
10.6 m
Ground Clearance
160 - 165 mm
(6.3 - 6.5 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Optional
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size Car
British Classification
Large Family Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
Kia
272 vehicles
Gross Weight
1,750 kg
(3,858 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,650 kg
(3,638 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
600 kg
(1,323 lb)
Cargo Capacity
517 – 555 kg
(1,140 – 1,224 lb)
Max Roof Load
70 kg
(154 lb)
Equipment
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Lights
Headlight Range Adjustment
Optional
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
114.3
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
67.1
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Optional
Lights › Read Light
Front
Optional
Steering Wheel
Adjustments
Tilt
Number of Spokes
4
Colour
Black
Adjustments
Telescope
Optional
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
351 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
764 litres
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Headrest, Height
Yes
Headrest, Tilt
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Headrest, Height
Yes
Headrest, Tilt
Optional
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large Family Car
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
H4
Main Beam
H4
Fog Light, Front
H1
Fog Light, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
BAY15d (P21/5W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
Clarus
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Side
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BAU15s (PY21W)
Read Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
License Plate Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Sedan
Variant
Clarus Standard
1996–1998
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1997
Powertrain
1.8
Horsepower
116 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
FWD
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
