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Kia Spectra

General information

ModelKia Spectra
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating61.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1991 ccm (121.49 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)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1991 ccm (121.49 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power144.7 PS (106 kW or 143 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque192.00 Nm (19.6 kgf-m or 141.6 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)
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1124 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Passenger space4520 litres (1,194 gallons)
Cargo space345 litres (91 gallons)
Optional cargo space1751 litres (463 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1290 kg (2,844.0 pounds)
Max weight with load2170 kg (4,784.0 pounds)
Towing weight1600 kg (3,527.4 pounds)
Overall length4350 mm (171.3 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1480 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase2720 mm (107.1 inches)
Fuel capacity50.0 litres (13.21 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originKorea, South
Service interval15,000 km
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