Petrol · 2002–2009
Kia Spectra
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Kia Spectra. By the official figures, the 2009 uses 9.1 L/100km: 31 mpg UK, 26 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 9.1 L/100km
- 2009 official
- UK mpg
- 31 mpg
- US mpg
- 26 mpg
- Seats
- 5
What a Spectra costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $26.61 per 100 km | $2,927 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $21.81 per 100 km | $2,421 |
| 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, 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
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,975 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 104 kW
- Torque
- 186 Nm
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 is the fuel consumption of the Kia Spectra?
The 2009 Kia Spectra uses 9.1 L/100km by its official figures: 31 mpg in UK gallons and 26 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Kia Spectra cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,927 in New Zealand, $2,421 in Australia, £1,778 in United Kingdom, $2,261 in United States.
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