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Kia Spectra Specs

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  Overview  
MSRP *$10,995 - $10,995
$11,395 - $11,395
$12,595 - $12,595
$13,595 - $13,595
Invoice *$10,325 - $10,325
$10,737 - $10,737
$11,736 - $11,736
$12,802 - $12,802
Engine1.8L I-4 125 HP
1.8L I-4 125 HP
1.8L I-4 125 HP
1.8L I-4 125 HP
TransmissionStandard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City24.0 mpg
24.0 mpg
24.0 mpg
24.0 mpg
Fuel Economy Highway32.0 mpg
32.0 mpg
32.0 mpg
32.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Warranty (months/miles)60/60,000
60/60,000
60/60,000
60/60,000
  Powertrain  
Engine1.8L I-4 125 HP
1.8L I-4 125 HP
1.8L I-4 125 HP
1.8L I-4 125 HP
TransmissionStandard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
Alternator70 amp
70 amp
70 amp
70 amp
Battery540 amp with run down protection
540 amp with run down protection
540 amp with run down protection
540 amp with run down protection
Axle Ratio4.10
4.10
4.10
4.10
Fuel Typeregular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
Fuel Tank13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
Exhaustpartial stainless steel
partial stainless steel with polished tailpipe finish
partial stainless steel
partial stainless steel with polished tailpipe finish
Drive Typefront-wheel
front-wheel
front-wheel
front-wheel
  Steering and Suspension  
Front Suspensionstrut
strut
strut
strut
Front Anti-Roll Barfront anti-roll bar
front anti-roll bar
front anti-roll bar
front anti-roll bar
Front Springscoil
coil
coil
coil
Front Shocksgas-pressurized
gas-pressurized
gas-pressurized
gas-pressurized
Rear Suspensionmulti-link
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
Rear Anti-Roll Barrear anti-roll bar
rear anti-roll bar
rear anti-roll bar
rear anti-roll bar
Rear Springscoil
coil
coil
coil
Rear Shocksgas-pressurized
gas-pressurized
gas-pressurized
gas-pressurized
Steeringrack & pinion
rack & pinion
rack & pinion
rack & pinion
Brakesfront disc/rear drum
front disc/rear drum
front disc/rear drum
front disc/rear drum
Vented Disc Brakesfront
front
front
front
Wheels14.0 " steel
14.0 " steel
14.0 " steel
14.0 " silver alloy
Front TiresP185/65HR14.0BSW AS
P185/65HR14.0BSW AS
P185/65HR14.0BSW AS
P185/65HR14.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheelcompact steel
compact steel
compact steel
compact steel
  Seating and Interior  
Seating Capacity5
5
5
5
Front Seat Typebucket
bucket
bucket
bucket
Front Headrestsadjustable
adjustable
adjustable
adjustable
Front Armrestscenter w/storage
center w/storage
center w/storage
center w/storage
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls8-way
8-way
8-way
8-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls4-way
4-way
4-way
4-way
Rear Seats60-40 bench
60-40 bench
60-40 bench
60-40 bench
Rear Headrestsfixed
fixed
fixed
fixed
Seat Trimcloth
cloth
cloth
cloth
Door Trimcloth
cloth
cloth
cloth
Headlinerfull cloth
full cloth
full cloth
full cloth
Floor Trimcarpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
Floor MatsAvailable:
carpeted front & rear
Available:
carpeted front & rear
Available:
carpeted front & rear
Available:
carpeted front & rear
Dashboard InsertAvailable:
simulated wood
Available:
simulated wood
Available:
simulated wood
metal-look
Gear Shift Knob TrimAvailable:
leather
Available:
leather
Available:
leather
leather/aluminum
  Comfort and Conveniences  
Roof FeaturesAvailable:
roof rack
Available:
roof rack
Available:
roof rack
Available:
roof rack
Rearview Mirrorday-night
day-night
day-night
day-night
Glove Boxglove box
glove box
glove box
glove box
Dome Lightdelay
delay
delay
delay
Reading Lightsfront
front
front
front
Floor Consolefull
full
full
full
Overhead Consolemini with storage
mini with storage
mini with storage
mini with storage
Cup Holderfront
front
front
front
Instrument Panel Storagecovered bin
covered bin
covered bin
covered bin
Seatback StorageN/AN/A1
1
Door Binsdual
dual
dual
dual
Cargo Floor Trimcarpeted
carpeted
carpeted
carpeted
Trunk Lid TrimN/Aplastic
N/Aplastic
Cargo CoverN/Arigid
N/Arigid
Cargo Lightcargo light
cargo light
cargo light
cargo light
Front Air ConditioningAvailable:
manual
Available:
manual
manual
manual
Rear Heat Ductsunderseat ducts
underseat ducts
underseat ducts
underseat ducts
RadioAM/FM stereo, seek-scan
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Cassetteauto-reverse
auto-reverse
auto-reverse
auto-reverse
CDAvailable:
in-dash mounted single
Available:
in-dash mounted single
Available:
in-dash mounted single
Available:
in-dash mounted single
CDAvailable:
trunk/cargo area mounted 6-disc
Available:
trunk/cargo area mounted 6-disc
Available:
trunk/cargo area mounted 6-disc
Available:
trunk/cargo area mounted 6-disc
Speakers4
4
6
6
Antennafixed
fixed
fixed
fixed
Cruise ControlN/AN/AAvailable:
with steering wheel controls
Available:
with steering wheel controls
Door Locksmanual
manual
power with 2 stage unlock
power with 2 stage unlock
Remote Keyless EntryN/AN/AAvailable:
keyfob (all doors)
Available:
keyfob (all doors)
Trunk/Hatch/Door Releasemechanical
mechanical
mechanical
mechanical
Remote Fuel Flap Releasemechanical
mechanical
mechanical
mechanical
Rear Child Safety Door Locksrear child safety door locks
rear child safety door locks
rear child safety door locks
rear child safety door locks
Power Outlets1
1
1
1
Driver Foot Restdriver foot rest
driver foot rest
driver foot rest
driver foot rest
Smokers Packageashtray
ashtray
ashtray
ashtray
Lighter Elementsfront
front
front
front
Instrument Displayanalog
analog
analog
analog
TachometerN/Atachometer
tachometer
tachometer
Water Temp Gaugeengine temperature gauge
engine temperature gauge
engine temperature gauge
engine temperature gauge
Clockin-dash
in-dash
in-dash
in-dash
Trip Odometertrip odometer
trip odometer
trip odometer
trip odometer
Steering WheelN/AN/Atilt
tilt
Steering Wheel MaterialAvailable:
leather
Available:
leather
Available:
leather
leather
Front Windowsmanual
manual
power
power
Rear Windowsmanual
manual
power
power
1-Touch OpenN/AN/Adriver
driver
Tinted Windowslight
light
light
light
Front Windshield Wipersfixed interval
fixed interval
fixed interval
fixed interval
Rear Windshield WiperN/AAvailable:
fixed interval
N/AAvailable:
fixed interval
Sun Visor StripN/AN/Asun visor strip
sun visor strip
Rear Defrosterrear defroster
rear defroster
rear defroster
rear defroster
  Safety  
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)N/AN/AAvailable:
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Available:
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Center High Mounted Stop Lightcenter high mounted stop light
center high mounted stop light
center high mounted stop light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbagsdriver and passenger
driver and passenger
driver and passenger
driver and passenger
Side Impact Barsside impact bars
side impact bars
side impact bars
side impact bars
Seatbelt Pretensionersfront
front
front
front
Panic AlarmN/AN/AAvailable:
panic alarm
Available:
panic alarm
  Dimensions and Capacities  
Door Count4 doors
4 doors
4 doors
4 doors
Maximum Cargo Volume10.4 cu.ft.
18.6 cu.ft.
10.4 cu.ft.
18.6 cu.ft.
Exterior Length177.6 "
178.1 "
177.6 "
178.1 "
Exterior Width67.7 "
67.9 "
67.7 "
67.9 "
Exterior Height55.7 "
56.1 "
55.7 "
56.1 "
Wheelbase101 "
101 "
101 "
101 "
Front Tread58 "
58 "
58 "
58 "
Rear Tread57 "
57 "
57 "
57 "
Turning Radius16.1 '
16.1 '
16.1 '
16.1 '
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating3,660 lbs.
3,682 lbs.
3,660 lbs.
3,682 lbs.
Curb Weight2,661 lbs.
2,685 lbs.
2,672 lbs.
2,696 lbs.
Drag Coefficient.31
.31
.31
.31
Front Legroom43.1 "
43.1 "
43.1 "
43.1 "
Rear Legroom34.4 "
34.4 "
34.4 "
34.4 "
Front Headroom39.6 "
39.6 "
39.6 "
39.6 "
Rear Headroom37.6 "
36.6 "
37.6 "
36.6 "
Front Hiproom52.1 "
52.1 "
52.1 "
52.1 "
Rear Hiproom54.0 "
54.0 "
54.0 "
54.0 "
Front Shoulder Room53.8 "
53.8 "
53.8 "
53.8 "
Rear Shoulder Room54.2 "
54.2 "
54.2 "
54.2 "
Passenger Volume94 cu.ft.
93 cu.ft.
94 cu.ft.
93 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume10.4 cu.ft.
11.6 cu.ft.
10.4 cu.ft.
11.6 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume w/Seats FoldedN/A18.6 cu.ft.
N/A18.6 cu.ft.
  Exterior Features  
Mud Flapsfront and rear
front and rear
front and rear
front and rear
Rear SpoilerAvailable:
lip
Available:
wing
Available:
lip
wing
Bumpersbody-colored
body-colored
body-colored
body-colored
Bodyside MoldingsAvailable:
body-colored
Available:
body-colored
body-colored
body-colored
Grille Moldingswith chrome bar
with chrome bar
with chrome bar
with chrome bar
Paintclearcoat monotone
clearcoat monotone
clearcoat monotone
clearcoat monotone
Exterior Mirrorsdual manual remote
dual manual remote
dual power remote
dual power remote
  Warranty (months/miles)  
Bumper to Bumper60/60,000
60/60,000
60/60,000
60/60,000
Major Components120/100,000
120/100,000
120/100,000
120/100,000
Rust Through60/100,000
60/100,000
60/100,000
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance60/unlimited
60/unlimited
60/unlimited
60/unlimited


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