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Compare Kia Spectra EX vs SX

KiaSpectra2009Compare Trims $13,550 - $17,450 Price range (MSRP) Kia Spectra For Sale 23/30 mpg City/Hwy 138 hp Horsepower N/A Kia Spectra Review and Specs Select configuration:EX ManualKia Spectra EX$15,500Starting Price (MSRP)Kia Spectra EX For Sale Select configuration:SX ManualKia Spectra SX$16,450Starting Price (MSRP)Kia Spectra SX For Sale Select configuration:LX Manual $13,550LX Automatic $14,550EX Automatic $16,550SX Automatic $17,450Select Configuration What are the differences between the Kia Spectra EX and SX?

Overview

Engine 2.0L Inline-4 Gas Engine 2.0L Inline-4 Gas Transmission 5-Speed Manual Transmission 5-Speed Manual Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Fuel Economy City: 23 MPG Hwy: 30 MPG Fuel Economy City: 23 MPG Hwy: 30 MPG Fuel Tank Capacity 14 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 14 gallons Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater Trunk Volume 12.2 ft³ Trunk Volume 12.2 ft³

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine 2.0L Inline-4 Gas 2.0L Inline-4 Gas Horsepower 138 hp @ 6000 rpm 138 hp @ 6000 rpm Torque 136 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm 136 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm Transmission 5-Speed Manual 5-Speed Manual Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight 2,701 lbs 2,701 lbs Now Buzzing First Drive 2023 Toyota Crown First Drive Review: A Tale Of Two Hybrids Sports Cars 2023 BMW M2 Coming With Optional Center-Lock Wheels Crash Watch A Seventh-Gen Toyota Hilux Truck Launch Into The Air After Losing Control Auctions One-Off Plymouth Barracuda Four-Door Is A Muscle Car Unicorn Tuning 700-Horsepower 2023 Nissan Z By AMS Performance Hits Nine-Second Quarter Mile Electric Vehicles Rivian Angers R1T Customers By Removing A Desirable Feature From The Electric Truck

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined 26 MPG 26 MPG City 23 MPG 23 MPG Highway 30 MPG 30 MPG

Emissions

EPA rating 7 7

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity 14 gallons 14 gallons Cruising Range City 322 miles 322 miles Cruising Range Highway 420 miles 420 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length 177.2 in 177.6 in Height 57.9 in 57.9 in Max Width 68.3 in 68.3 in Front Width 58.9 in 58.9 in Rear Width 58.5 in 58.5 in Wheelbase 102.8 in 102.8 in Ground Clearance 6.3 in 6.3 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity 5 seater 5 seater Front Seat Leg Room 42.8 in 42.8 in Front Seat Headroom 40 in 40 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.1 in 55.1 in Front Seat Hip Room 52.4 in 52.4 in Rear Seat Leg Room 35.4 in 35.4 in Rear Seat Headroom 38.2 in 38.2 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 53.9 in 53.9 in Rear Seat Hip Room 53.9 in 53.9 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume 12.2 ft³ 12.2 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Turning Diameter 33.3 ft 33.3 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type Steel Wheels Aluminum Wheels Front Wheel Size 15" x TBD 16" x TBD Rear Wheel Size 15" x TBD 16" x TBD

Suspension

Front Suspension Independent Independent Rear Suspension Independent Independent

Tires

Front Tire P195/60R15 P205/50R16 Rear Tire P195/60R15 P205/50R16

Colors and Materials

Standard Interior Materials

Beige, cloth seat trim Gray, cloth seat trim Black, sport cloth seat trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard MP3 Player Not Available Optional

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats Standard Standard Cloth Seats Standard Standard Leather Steering Wheel Not Available Standard Sun/Moonroof Optional Optional

Comfort

Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard A/C Standard Standard Cruise Control Standard Standard Keyless Entry Standard Standard Remote Trunk Release Standard Standard

Safety

Safety Features

ABS Optional Optional Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic 5 Years / 60,000 Miles 5 Years / 60,000 Miles Corrosion 5 Years / 100,000 Miles 5 Years / 100,000 Miles Drivetrain 10 Years / 100,000 Miles 10 Years / 100,000 Miles Roadside Assistance Note 24-hour roadside assistance 24-hour roadside assistance Roadside Assistance 5 Years / 60,000 Miles 5 Years / 60,000 Miles Kia Spectra Trims Best Comparisons Kia Spectra EX vs LX Kia Spectra LX vs SX Kia Spectra Best Comparisons Kia Spectra vs Suzuki Forenza Sedan Kia Spectra vs Chevrolet Cobalt Sedan Kia Spectra vs Ford Focus Sedan Kia Spectra vs Honda Civic Sedan Kia Spectra vs Hyundai Elantra Kia Spectra vs Mazda 3 Sedan Kia Spectra vs Mitsubishi Lancer Sedan Kia Spectra vs Nissan Sentra Kia Spectra vs Subaru Impreza Sedan Kia Spectra vs Suzuki SX4 Sedan Kia Spectra vs Toyota Corolla Sedan Kia Spectra vs Volkswagen Jetta Kia Spectra vs Kia Forte LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top