Are the engines of the Kia Pegas and K2 the same?
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The engines of the Kia Pegas and K2 are not the same. The 1.4-liter naturally aspirated engine of the Pegas delivers 95 horsepower and a maximum torque of 132 N·m, equipped with DCVVT technology, and uses an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block. The 1.4-liter naturally aspirated engine of the K2 produces 100 horsepower and a maximum torque of 132.4 N·m, equipped with CVVT technology, and also uses an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block. The Pegas is a compact car under Dongfeng Yueda Kia, with body dimensions of 4300mm in length, 1700mm in width, and 1460mm in height, a wheelbase of 2570mm, a 4-door 5-seater sedan body structure, and a top speed of 170 km/h.
I've been driving the Kia Pegas for two years, and my friend drives the K2. We often talk about cars and feel that the engines are quite similar. Both the Pegas and K2 use a 1.4L naturally aspirated engine, specifically the G4LC model in the domestic versions, with similar power output of around 95 horsepower. Daily driving feels smooth with moderate acceleration, and fuel consumption is quite economical, averaging about 6 liters per 100 kilometers in the city. There might be some minor tuning differences, such as the K2 responding slightly faster at low speeds, but the core components are shared, likely due to Kia's unified design for cost control. Long-term reliability is decent as long as you change the oil regularly without major issues. If you value cost-effectiveness, either model is a good choice since maintenance costs are low and parts are easy to find. Of course, different trims may vary, such as higher-end versions possibly featuring a different engine, but the base models are essentially the same.
