Kia Shuma (1998 – 2001) vs Acura EL (1997 – 2000): specs compared
The Kia Shuma is the more powerful of the two, with up to 112 hp against 107 hp. The Acura EL is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.4 s against 10.6 s. The Kia Shuma has the higher top speed: 196 km/h against 175 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,075 kg against 1,145 kg.
| Specification |
Kia
Shuma
1998 – 2001
|
Acura
EL
1997 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2001 | 1997 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 88 – 111 hp | 107 hp |
| Torque | 135 – 152 Nm | 139 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.6 – 13.8 s | 9.4 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 196 km/h | 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 – 9.1 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,480 mm | 4,481 mm |
| Width | 1,710 mm | 1,704 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,394 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,075 – 1,081 kg | 1,145 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.