Kia Spectra Information
Safety · Fuel Efficiency · MPG
Kia Spectra Safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has conducted 0 recalls, 1 investigations of reports of a defective product, and recorded 111 safety complaints filed against this vehicle.
Crash Test Results (ratings out of 5):
| Year | Variation | Overall Rating | Front Crash Rating (Driver) |
Front Crash (Passenger) |
Side Crash (Driver side) |
Side Crash (Passenger side) |
Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2009 Kia Spectra 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2009 | 2009 Kia Spectra 5-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 2008 | 2008 Kia Spectra 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2008 | 2008 Kia Spectra 5-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2007 Kia Spectra 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2007 Kia Spectra 5-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 2006 | 2006 Kia Spectra 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 4 (picture) | 3 | 4 |
| 2005 | 2005 Kia Spectra 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 4 (picture) | 3 | 4 |
| 2003 | 2003 Kia Spectra 4-DR | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 3 (picture) | 3 | 4 |
| 2002 | 2002 Kia Spectra 4-DR | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 3 (picture) | 3 | 4 |
Fuel Efficiency
Kia has manufactured models of Spectra for 7 years. They average 25.0 combined miles per gallon, with the latest 2009 Spectra above average at 27 combined MPG.
Government regulators estimate the fuel cost of the 2009 Spectra to be $1,450 per year. This estimate is based on 15,000 miles driven, 55% city driving and 45% highway driving, and regular gasoline.
Compared to other vehicles, you spend $0 more over 5 years compared to an average vehicle.
The Spectra consumes about 12 barrels of petroleum per year, according to the standard estimate of 15,000 miles driven. Most of the world's petroleum comes from countries like Russia, Saudi Arabia, the U.S., and Iraq.
| Vehicle Model | Combined MPG | Highway MPG | City MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Kia Spectra | 27 | 32 | 24 |
| 2008 Kia Spectra | 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 2007 Kia Spectra | 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 2006 Kia Spectra | 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 2005 Kia Spectra | 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 2003 Kia Spectra | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 2002 Kia Spectra | 24 | 29 | 21 |
MPG breakdown by model options
The Kia Spectra has 14 different model options on record with the EPA since 2002. For the most accurate MPG estimates, find your exact model below.
| Vehicle Model | Combined MPG | Highway MPG | City MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 2009 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 27 | 32 | 24 |
| 2008 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 27 | 32 | 24 |
| 2008 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 2007 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 26 | 32 | 23 |
| 2007 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 2006 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 25 | 31 | 22 |
| 2006 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 2005 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 25 | 31 | 21 |
| 2005 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 2003 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 22 | 27 | 19 |
| 2003 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 2002 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 22 | 27 | 19 |
| 2002 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 24 | 29 | 21 |