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2004 Kia Spectra GS Manual
2021 Volkswagen Golf 1.4T TSI Manual
$13,040 Starting Price (MSRP)
$23,195 Starting Price (MSRP)
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Sub-Model Spectra Hatchback Sub-Model Golf
Make Kia Make Volkswagen
Model Spectra Model Golf
Model Year 2004 Kia Spectra Hatchback Model Year 2021 Volkswagen Golf
Year 2004 Year 2021
MSRP $13,040 MSRP $23,195
Engine 1.8L Inline-4 Gas Engine 1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission 5-Speed Manual Transmission 6-Speed Manual
Horsepower 124 hp Horsepower 147 hp
Torque 119 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm Torque 184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
City 24 MPG City 29 MPG
Highway 32 MPG Highway 39 MPG
Combined 28 MPG Combined 33 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 gallons
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 32.2 ft Turning Diameter 35.8 ft
Wheels Type Steel Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Independent Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Independent Rear Suspension Multi-Link
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 2,686 lbs Curb Weight 2,945 lbs
Ground Clearance 6.1 in Ground Clearance 5.4 in
Wheelbase 100.8 in Wheelbase 103.8 in
Front Wheel Size 14" x 5.5" Front Wheel Size 16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size 14" x 5.5" Rear Wheel Size 16" x 6.5"
Front Tire P185/65R14 Front Tire P205/55HR16
Rear Tire P185/65R14 Rear Tire P205/55HR16
Front Width 58.1 in Front Width 61 in
Max Width 67.9 in Max Width 70.8 in
Height 56.1 in Height 58.2 in
Length 178.1 in Length 167.6 in
Front Seat Headroom 39.6 in Front Seat Headroom 38.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 53.8 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room 52.1 in Front Seat Hip Room N/A
Front Seat Leg Room 43.1 in Front Seat Leg Room 41.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom 36.6 in Rear Seat Headroom 38.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 54.2 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 53.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room 54 in Rear Seat Hip Room N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room 34.4 in Rear Seat Leg Room 35.6 in
Cruising Range City N/A Cruising Range City 382.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway N/A Cruising Range Highway 514.8 miles
Head-Up Display N/A Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System N/A Navigation System Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls N/A Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate N/A Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) N/A Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control N/A Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Automatic Parking N/A Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control N/A Climate Control Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s) N/A Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) N/A Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control N/A Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate N/A Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) N/A Heated Front Seat(s) Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s) N/A Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel N/A Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start N/A Keyless Start Standard
Keyless Entry N/A Keyless Entry Standard
A/C N/A A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C N/A Multi-Zone A/C Not Available
Rear A/C N/A Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat N/A Power Driver Seat Standard
Power Passenger Seat N/A Power Passenger Seat Standard
Remote Engine Start N/A Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release N/A Remote Trunk Release Not Available
Seat Memory N/A Seat Memory Not Available
Seat-Massage N/A Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener N/A Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available
Telematics N/A Telematics Standard
Navigation from Telematics N/A Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats N/A Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats N/A Cloth Seats Not Available
Leather Seats N/A Leather Seats Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel N/A Leather Steering Wheel Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats N/A Premium Synthetic Seats Standard
Vinyl Seats N/A Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim N/A Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof N/A Sun/Moonroof Standard
HD Radio N/A HD Radio Not Available
Satellite Radio N/A Satellite Radio Not Available
MP3 Player N/A MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input N/A Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection N/A Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System N/A Premium Sound System Not Available
Entertainment System N/A Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage N/A Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration N/A Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot N/A WiFi Hotspot Standard