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Kia Spectra Hatchback
2004 Kia Spectra Hatchback
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$13,040
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
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$18,595
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Saturn Astra
2008 Saturn Astra
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$15,875
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Overview

Engine
1.8L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
1.8L Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
4-Speed Automatic (+$1,325)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 32 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 32 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 32 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
18.6 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
46.6 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A

Photos

Kia Spectra Hatchback
Kia Spectra Hatchback
Kia Spectra Hatchback
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
2010-2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Rear Angle View
2010-2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Dashboard
30
More
Saturn Astra
Rear View Driving
Dashboard
10
More

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.8L Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
1.8L Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
124 hp @ 6000 rpm
148 hp @ 6000 rpm
138 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
119 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm
145 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm
125 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
5-Speed Manual
4-Speed Automatic (+$1,325)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
2,686 lbs
3,043 lbs
2,921 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
28 MPG
27 MPG
N/A
City
24 MPG
24 MPG
24 MPG
Highway
32 MPG
32 MPG
32 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
N/A
6.8 (Est) Tons/yr
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
15.3 gallons
12 gallons
Cruising Range City
N/A
367.2 miles
288 miles
Cruising Range Highway
N/A
489.6 miles
384 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
178.1 in
180.4 in
170.5 in
Height
56.1 in
59.3 in
57.4 in
Max Width
67.9 in
69.4 in
69 in
Front Width
58.1 in
60.2 in
58.6 in
Rear Width
57.3 in
60.2 in
58.6 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
103.7 in
102.9 in
Ground Clearance
6.1 in
5.5 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
43.1 in
42.3 in
42 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.6 in
39.6 in
38.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
53.8 in
54.7 in
53.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
52.1 in
53.3 in
51.8 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
34.4 in
35.9 in
35.3 in
Rear Seat Headroom
36.6 in
36.8 in
38.3 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
54.2 in
54.3 in
52.8 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
54 in
54.1 in
51.4 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
11.6 ft³
13.8 ft³
12.2 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
18.6 ft³
46.6 ft³
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Pwr
Turning Diameter
32.2 ft
32.8 ft
34.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Steel Wheels
N/A
Steel Wheels
Front Wheel Size
14" x 5.5"
16" x 6.5"
16" x 6.0"
Rear Wheel Size
14" x 5.5"
16" x 6.5"
16" x 6.0"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Independent
Strut
Independent
Rear Suspension
Independent
Multi-Link
Semi-independent

Tires

Front Tire
P185/65R14
P205/60HR16
P205/55R16
Rear Tire
P185/65R14
P205/60HR16
P205/55R16
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Black
  • Classic Red
  • Evergreen
  • Indigo Blue
  • Pewter Gray
  • Ruby Red
  • Silver
  • White
  • Apex Silver Metallic
  • Cosmic Blue Pearl
  • Mercury Gray Pearl
  • Rally Red Metallic
  • Tarmac Black Pearl
  • Wicked White Metallic
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black, Deluxe Fabric Seating Surfaces
  • Charcoal, Interior

Features and Options

Infotainment

Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
MP3 Player
Not Available
Standard
Not Available

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Not Available
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
A/C
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

ABS
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Not Available

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
6 Years / 36,000 Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
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