Kia Spectra
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The 2009 Kia Spectra.
Amid a steady uptick in gasoline prices and during a time when fuel economy is top-of-mind for consumers, the Kia Spectra and Spectra5 are standouts, leading the pack with high marks for their thrifty fuel-sipping ability combined with high style and class-leading safety features.
Awards & Accolades
- NHTSA Five-Star Frontal Crash Safety Rating
- The Car Book "Best Bet" for Compact Car size class
- MSN Autos Editor's Top Pick "Top 10 Cars for Less Than &15,000" - Spectra (LX)
2009 KIA SPECTRA SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL INFO |
Body configuration |
Compact
sedan/hatchback |
Body type |
Steel unibody |
Drivetrain layout |
Front
engine, front drive |
Passenger capacity |
5 |
ENGINE |
Type |
2.0-liter, in-line
four-cylinder, iron block and aluminum head |
Valve gear |
DOHC,
four valves/cylinder w/CVVT |
Horsepower (hp @ rpm) |
138 @
6000* |
Torque (lb.-ft @ rpm) |
136 @
4500 |
Bore x stroke (mm) |
82.0 x 93.5 |
Displacement (cc) |
1975 |
Compression ratio |
10.1:1 |
Emissions rating |
50-state: LEV-II (ULEV) Tier-2 (Bin 4)
CAL: LEV-II (SULEV PZEV)
|
Fuel tank capacity(gal.) |
14.0 |
Coolant capacity(qt.) |
6.3 |
Engine oil capacity(qt.) |
4.0 |
DRIVETRAIN |
Transmission |
Five-speed
manual
Electronically
controlled four-speed automatic |
Gear ratios: 1 |
M/T |
A/T |
1st |
3.615 |
2.919 |
2nd |
2.053 |
1.551 |
3rd |
1.393 |
1.000 |
4th |
1.061 |
0.713 |
5th |
0.837 |
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Reverse |
3.250 |
2.480 |
Final drive ratio |
3.842 |
3.849 |
Clutch type |
Single
dry-plate w/ hydraulic control |
Torque
converter |
SUSPENSION |
Front suspension |
Independent,
MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
Rear suspension |
Independent,
dual link w/ struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
STEERING |
Type |
Engine-speed-sensitive, power rack-and-pinion |
Turns, lock-to-lock |
2.8 |
Turning circle,
curb-to-curb (ft.) |
33.3 |
DIMENSIONS (in.) |
Exterior: |
|
Overall length |
177.2
(LX, EX)
177.6
(SX) |
Overall width |
68.3 |
Overall height |
57.9 |
Wheelbase |
102.8 |
Track, front/rear |
58.9 /
58.5 |
Ground Clearance |
6.3 |
Interior: |
|
Headroom, front/rear |
40.0 /
38.2 |
Shoulder room, front/rear |
55.1 /
53.9 |
Legroom, front/rear |
42.8 /
35.4 |
Front hip room, front/rear |
52.4 /
53.9 |
Interior volume (cu. ft.) |
97.0 |
Cargo volume (cu. ft.)
(Rear
seat down) |
12.2
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CURB WEIGHT (lb.) |
Five-speed manual |
2701 |
Four-speed automatic |
2767 |
Weight distribution
(Front/rear) |
M/T: 61 / 39
A/T: 62 / 38 |
BRAKES |
Type |
Hydraulic,
power-assisted vacuum
(Four-sensor,
four-channel ABS optional on SX and Spectra5)
|
Front |
10.8-in.
vented discs |
Rear |
10.1-in.
drums (LX)
10.2-in.
solid discs (EX, SX, Spectra5) |
TIRES & WHEELS |
Tires |
P195/60R15
(LX, EX)
P205/50R16
(SX) |
Wheels |
6.0J x 15,
steel (LX, EX)
6.0J x 15,
alloy (optional EX)
6.0J x
16, alloy (SX) |
FUEL ECONOMY (mpg) |
M/T
|
23 / 30 |
A/T
|
24 / 32 |
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