2009 Kia Spectra Spectra5 SX 5MT
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- Photo: 2005 Kia Cerato SE 2.0 Front by Makizox, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia Cerato front 20080131 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: KIA CERATO SEDAN (LD) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: KIA CERATO SEDAN (LD) China (2) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Kia Cerato SE 2.0 Rear by Makizox, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2009 Kia Spectra Spectra5 SX 5MT is a 2.0-liter inline-4 with a manual 5-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $16,695 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).
The Spectra measures 171.3 inches long on a 102.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,701 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $16,695 ($25,295 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $17,345 ($26,280 *) |
| Destination Charge | $650 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Manual 5-speed |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Combined | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 14 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16-in. |
| Wheels Rear | 16-in. |
| Tires Front | P205/50R16 |
| Tires Rear | P205/50R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 171.3 in |
| Width | 68.3 in |
| Height | 57.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in |
| Front Track | 58.9 in |
| Rear Track | 58.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,701 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53.9 in |
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Rivals to the 2009 Kia Spectra Spectra5 SX 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2009 Kia Spectra 4-DR w/SAB: overall not rated
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Kia SPECTRA.
114 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2009 Kia SPECTRA
Owner Complaints
114 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Kia SPECTRA (16 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 8 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 76 |
| Seats | 11 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Seat Belts | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2009 KIA SPECTRA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.