Petrol · 2002–2009

Kia Spectra

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Kia Spectra. By the official figures, the 2009 uses 9.1 L/100km, about $2,927 a year in New Zealand.

Kia Spectra in silver
Fuel use
9.1 L/100km
2009 official
A year's petrol
$2,927
at today's prices in New Zealand
On a full tank
575 km
52 L tank
Seats
5

What a Spectra costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$26.61 per 100 km$2,927
Australia$2.41/L petrol$21.85 per 100 km$2,425
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£25.40 per 100 miles£1,778
United States$4.35/gal petrol$16.75 per 100 miles$2,261

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

2nd generation, 2020–2022

Specs for the 2.0; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Small
Generation
2nd generation
Built
2005-2009
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,975 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
104 kW
Torque
186 Nm

2nd generation, 2005–2009

Specs for the 2.0; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Small
Generation
2nd generation
Built
2005-2009
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,426 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,471 mm
Wheelbase
2,611 mm
Kerb weight
1,275 kg
Boot
432 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,787 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
99 kW
Torque
180 Nm

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8.6 L/100km
Fuel tank
52 L

1st generation, 2000–2004

Specs for the 1.8; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Small
Generation
1st generation
Built
2000-2004
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Engine

Engine
1.8 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,793 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2009Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2008Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2007Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2006Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2005Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2004Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2003Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2002Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—

Kia Spectra questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Kia Spectra?

The 2009 Kia Spectra uses 9.1 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Kia Spectra cost to run a year in New Zealand?

About $2,927 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.

How far does a Kia Spectra go on a full tank?

About 575 km from its 52 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Kia Spectra's boot?

432 L, for the 2.0.

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