The 2009 Kia Spectra
Technical Specifications

ENGINE All Models
Type 2.0-liter, inline 4-cylinder, iron block and aluminum head
Valve gear DOHC, four valves per cylinder, Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT)
Displacement 1,975 cc
Compression ratio 10.1:1
Horsepower (SAE net) 138 bhp @ 6,000 rpm, 132 @ 6,000 rpm (SULEV)*
Torque (SAE net) 136 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm, 133 @ 4,500 rpm (SULEV)
Transmission 5-speed manual, overdrive
Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic, overdrive
DIMENSIONS Spectra Spectra5
Wheelbase 102.8 in 102.8 in
Track Front: 58.9 in.
Rear: 58.5 in.
Front: 58.9 in.
Rear: 58.5 in.
Length 177.2 in. (LX, EX)
177.6 in. (SX)
171.3 in.
Width 68.3 in. 68.3 in.
Height 57.9 in. 57.9 in.
Ground clearance 6.3 in. 6.3 in.
Headroom Front: 40.0 in.
Rear: 38.2 in.
Front: 40.0 in.
Rear: 38.8 in.
Shoulder room Front: 55.1 in.
Rear: 53.9 in.
Front: 55.1 in.
Rear: 53.9 in.
Legroom Front: 42.8 in.
Rear: 35.4 in.
Front: 42.8 in.
Rear: 35.4 in.
Hip room Front: 52.4 in.
Rear: 53.9 in.
Front: 52.4 in.
Rear: 53.9 in.
Passenger volume 97.0 cu. ft. 98.1 cu. ft.
Cargo volume 12.2 cu. ft. 18.3 cu. ft.
CURB WEIGHT Spectra Spectra5
5-speed manual 2,701 - 2,826 lbs. 2,701-2,919 lbs.
4-speed automatic 2,767 - 2,892 lbs. 2,767-2,972 lbs.
BODY AND CHASSIS All Models
Layout Front engine, front-wheel drive
Body type Steel unibody
Front suspension Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear suspension Independent, dual-link with struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Steering type Rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Turns, lock-to-lock 2.8
Turning Circle, curb-to-curb 33.3 ft.
BRAKES Spectra Spectra5
Type Hydraulic, power-assisted vacuum 4-sensor, 4-channel ABS (optional on EX SX) Hydraulic, power-assisted vacuum 4-sensor, optional 4-channel ABS
Front 10.8-in. vented discs 10.8-in. vented discs
Rear 10.2-in. solid discs (10.1-in. drum on LX) 10.2-in. solid discs
TIRES Spectra Spectra5
Tires P195/60R15 (LX, EX)
P205/50R16 (SX)
P205/50R16
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
(City/Highway MPG)
All Models
5-speed manual 23 city / 30 hwy (mpg)
4-speed automatic 24 city / 32 hwy (mpg)
Fuel capacity 14.0 (gallons)
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