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Compare Kia Spectra EX vs SX

$13,550 - $17,450
Price range (MSRP)
Kia Spectra
Kia Spectra For Sale
23/30 mpg
City/Hwy
138 hp
Horsepower
N/A
Kia Spectra Review and Specs
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Kia Spectra EX
$15,500
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Kia Spectra SX
$16,450
Starting Price (MSRP)
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What are the differences between the Kia Spectra EX and SX?

Overview

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
12.2 ft³
Trunk Volume
12.2 ft³

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
138 hp @ 6000 rpm
138 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
136 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
136 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
2,701 lbs
2,701 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
26 MPG
26 MPG
City
23 MPG
23 MPG
Highway
30 MPG
30 MPG

Emissions

EPA rating
7
7

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gallons
14 gallons
Cruising Range City
322 miles
322 miles
Cruising Range Highway
420 miles
420 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
177.2 in
177.6 in
Height
57.9 in
57.9 in
Max Width
68.3 in
68.3 in
Front Width
58.9 in
58.9 in
Rear Width
58.5 in
58.5 in
Wheelbase
102.8 in
102.8 in
Ground Clearance
6.3 in
6.3 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.8 in
42.8 in
Front Seat Headroom
40 in
40 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.1 in
55.1 in
Front Seat Hip Room
52.4 in
52.4 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.4 in
35.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.2 in
38.2 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53.9 in
53.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
53.9 in
53.9 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
12.2 ft³
12.2 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter
33.3 ft
33.3 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Steel Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
15" x TBD
16" x TBD
Rear Wheel Size
15" x TBD
16" x TBD

Suspension

Front Suspension
Independent
Independent
Rear Suspension
Independent
Independent

Tires

Front Tire
P195/60R15
P205/50R16
Rear Tire
P195/60R15
P205/50R16

Colors and Materials

Standard Interior Materials

  • Beige, cloth seat trim
  • Gray, cloth seat trim
  • Black, sport cloth seat trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Optional

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Optional

Comfort

Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

ABS
Optional
Optional
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Note
24-hour roadside assistance
24-hour roadside assistance
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
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