Petrol · 2002–2009
Kia Spectra
MPG, running costs and specs for the Kia Spectra. By the official figures, the 2009 gets 26 mpg, about $2,261 a year in the US.
- MPG
- 26 mpg
- 2009 official · 9.1 L/100km
- A year's gas
- $2,261
- at today's prices in the US
- On a full tank
- 357 miles
- 52 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Spectra costs to run
At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $16.75 per 100 miles | $2,261 |
| 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 |
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.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
Kia Spectra questions
What MPG does the Kia Spectra get?
The 2009 Kia Spectra gets 26 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (9.1 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Kia Spectra cost to run a year in the US?
About $2,261 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.
How far does a Kia Spectra go on a full tank?
About 357 miles (575 km) from its 52 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Kia Spectra's trunk?
432 L, for the 2.0.
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