Kia Spectra Performance

The Kia Spectra was a compact car model the Korean automaker launched to compete with the likes of the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. The Spectra gave way to the Kia Forte in 2009.

Engine Output

The compact Spectra derives its power from a 2-liter in-line four-cylinder engine. This 16-valve dual overhead cam design produces 138 horespower at 6,000 revolutions per minute (rpm) and 136 foot-lbs. of torque at 4,500 rpm.

Track Numbers

This compact economy car can go from 0 to 40 miles per hour (mph) in 4.2 seconds and 0 to 60 mph in 8.2 seconds. The vehicle takes 14.5 seconds to reach 80 mph from a stop. Top gear acceleration from 50 to 70 mph takes 11.6 seconds. The Spectra runs through the quarter-mile in 16.5 seconds at 84 mph and offers a top speed of 120 mph.

Fuel Economy

The Spectra yields 24 miles per gallon (mpg) city and 32 mpg highway when equipped with the four-speed manual gearbox. The five-speed manual gearbox yields 23 mpg city and 30 mpg highway.

References

• Car and Driver: Kia Spectra5---Road Test
• MSN Autos: 2009 Kia Spectra Detailed Pricing and Specifications