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Kia Spectra 1.8 GSX

General information

ModelKia Spectra 1.8 GSX
Year2004
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1786 ccm (108.98 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.7 litres/100 km (27.01 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.4 litres/100 km (32.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement1786 ccm (108.98 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power126.7 PS (93 kW or 125 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque161.36 Nm (16.5 kgf-m or 119.0 ft.lbs)
Compression9.5:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 87.0 mm (3.2 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1038 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1100 mm (43.3 inches)
Passenger space2633 litres (696 gallons)
Cargo space328 litres (87 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (417.3 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1223 kg (2,696.3 pounds)
Overall length4530 mm (178.3 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2570 mm (101.2 inches)
Fuel capacity50.0 litres (13.21 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD14110
Service interval15,000 km
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