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Kia Spectra EX

General information

ModelKia Spectra EX
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating61.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1983 ccm (121.00 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.1 litres/100 km (32.99 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement1983 ccm (121.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power140.00 PS (103 kW or 138 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque184.42 Nm (18.8 kgf-m or 136.0 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke85.0 x 88.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1092 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Passenger space2747 litres (726 gallons)
Cargo space345 litres (91 gallons)
Optional cargo space1411 litres (373 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering.
Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1284 kg (2,830.7 pounds)
Towing weight1254 kg (2,764.6 pounds)
Overall length4490 mm (176.8 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1480 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase2620 mm (103.1 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originKorea, South
Aprox price as new USD14640
Service interval15,000 km
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