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Kia Spectra SX

General information

ModelKia Spectra SX
Year2009
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating62 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 driving10.4 litres/100 km (22.66 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.2 litres/100 km (25.57 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.0 litres/100 km (29.44 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1975 ccm (120.51 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.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke86.0 x 86.0 mm (3.4 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Multi-point fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0924 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Passenger space2775 litres (733 gallons)
Cargo space510 litres (135 gallons)
Optional cargo space1900 litres (502 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringRack and pinion. Power assisted. Power assisted.
Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesDisks, 327.7 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution Antilocking brake system
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1515 kg (3,340.0 pounds)
Towing weight2000 kg (4,409.2 pounds)
Overall length4520 mm (178.0 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 capacity53.0 litres (14.00 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD16735
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