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2009 Kia Spectra5 SX Manual
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES Sportback
$16,695 Starting Price (MSRP)
$18,595 Starting Price (MSRP)
Sub-Model Spectra5 Sub-Model Lancer Sportback
Make Kia Make Mitsubishi
Model Spectra Model Lancer
Model Year 2009 Kia Spectra5 Model Year 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
Year 2009 Year 2014
MSRP $16,695 MSRP $18,595
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 148 hp
Torque 136 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm Torque 145 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm
City 23 MPG City 24 MPG
Highway 30 MPG Highway 32 MPG
Combined 26 MPG Combined 27 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 14 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 15.3 gallons
Cruising Range City 322 miles Cruising Range City 367.2 miles
Cruising Range Highway 420 miles Cruising Range Highway 489.6 miles
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 33.3 ft Turning Diameter 32.8 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Steel Wheels
Front Suspension Independent Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Independent Rear Suspension Multi-Link
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Not Available Navigation System N/A
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Not Available Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Not Available Climate Control Not Available
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 Standard 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 Not Available
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard 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 Not Available
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 Not Available
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 Standard Leather Steering Wheel Not Available
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 Optional Sun/Moonroof Not Available
HD Radio Not Available HD Radio Not Available
Satellite Radio Not Available Satellite Radio Not Available
MP3 Player Optional MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Not Available Bluetooth Connection Not Available
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 Not Available
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot Not Available
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 2,701 lbs Curb Weight 3,043 lbs
Ground Clearance 6.3 in Ground Clearance 5.5 in
Wheelbase 102.8 in Wheelbase 103.7 in
Front Wheel Size 16" x TBD Front Wheel Size 16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size 16" x TBD Rear Wheel Size 16" x 6.5"
Front Tire P205/50R16 Front Tire P205/60HR16
Rear Tire P205/50R16 Rear Tire P205/60HR16
Front Width 58.9 in Front Width 60.2 in
Max Width 68.3 in Max Width 69.4 in
Height 57.9 in Height 59.3 in
Length 171.3 in Length 180.4 in
Front Seat Headroom 40 in Front Seat Headroom 39.6 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.1 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 54.7 in
Front Seat Hip Room 52.4 in Front Seat Hip Room 53.3 in
Front Seat Leg Room 42.8 in Front Seat Leg Room 42.3 in
Rear Seat Headroom 38.8 in Rear Seat Headroom 36.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 53.9 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 54.3 in
Rear Seat Hip Room 53.9 in Rear Seat Hip Room 54.1 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 35.4 in Rear Seat Leg Room 35.9 in