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Kia Spectra

General information

ModelKia Spectra
Year2009
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating61.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1975 ccm (120.51 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving10.2 litres/100 km (22.99 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement1975 ccm (120.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power138.00 PS (101 kW or 136 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque136.00 Nm (13.9 kgf-m or 100.3 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.1:1
Bore x stroke93.0 x 96.0 mm (3.7 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1074 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2945 litres (778 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringRack and pinion. Power assisted. Rack and pinion. Power assisted.
Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1285 kg (2,832.9 pounds)
Overall length4570 mm (179.9 inches)
Overall height1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Wheelbase2720 mm (107.1 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)
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