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2009 Kia Spectra LX Manual
2024 Toyota Corolla Sedan LE CVT
$13,550 Starting Price (MSRP)
$22,050 Starting Price (MSRP)
8.5 / 10
Sub-Model Spectra Sub-Model Corolla Sedan
Make Kia Make Toyota
Model Spectra Model Corolla
Model Year 2009 Kia Spectra Model Year 2024 Toyota Corolla Sedan
Year 2009 Year 2024
MSRP $13,550 MSRP $22,050
Engine 2.0L Inline-4 Gas Engine 2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission 5-Speed Manual Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Horsepower 138 hp Horsepower 169 hp
Torque 136 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm Torque 151 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
City 23 MPG City 32 MPG
Highway 30 MPG Highway 41 MPG
Combined 26 MPG Combined 35 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 14 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City 322 miles Cruising Range City 422.4 miles
Cruising Range Highway 420 miles Cruising Range Highway 541.2 miles
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 33.3 ft Turning Diameter 35.6 ft
Wheels Type Steel Wheels Wheels Type Steel Wheels
Front Suspension Independent Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Independent Rear Suspension Torsion Beam
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Not Available Navigation System Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Not Available Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Not Available Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Adaptive Cruise Control Standard
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Not Available Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Not Available Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start Not Available Keyless Start Optional
Keyless Entry Not Available Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Optional A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Not Available Multi-Zone A/C Not Available
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Not Available Power Driver Seat Not Available
Power Passenger Seat Not Available Power Passenger Seat Not Available
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Standard Remote Trunk Release Standard
Seat Memory Not Available Seat Memory Not Available
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available
Telematics Not Available Telematics Standard
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Cloth Seats Standard
Leather Seats Not Available Leather Seats Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel Not Available Leather Steering Wheel Optional
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Sun/Moonroof Optional
HD Radio Not Available HD Radio Standard
Satellite Radio Not Available Satellite Radio Standard
MP3 Player Not Available MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Not Available Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Not Available Premium Sound System Not Available
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration Not Available Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot Standard
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 2,701 lbs Curb Weight 2,955 lbs
Ground Clearance 6.3 in Ground Clearance 5.3 in
Wheelbase 102.8 in Wheelbase 106.3 in
Front Wheel Size 15" x TBD Front Wheel Size 16" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size 15" x TBD Rear Wheel Size 16" x 7"
Front Tire P195/60R15 Front Tire P205/55HR16
Rear Tire P195/60R15 Rear Tire P205/55HR16
Front Width 58.9 in Front Width 60.3 in
Max Width 68.3 in Max Width 70.1 in
Height 57.9 in Height 56.5 in
Length 177.2 in Length 182.5 in
Front Seat Headroom 40 in Front Seat Headroom 38.3 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.1 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 54 in
Front Seat Hip Room 52.4 in Front Seat Hip Room 53.9 in
Front Seat Leg Room 42.8 in Front Seat Leg Room 42 in
Rear Seat Headroom 38.2 in Rear Seat Headroom 37.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 53.9 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 51.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room 53.9 in Rear Seat Hip Room 51.3 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 35.4 in Rear Seat Leg Room 34.8 in
Trunk Volume 12.2 ft³ Trunk Volume 13.1 ft³