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Kia Spectra - Engine Specs
Kia Spectra - Drivetrain Specs
Kia Spectra - Suspension Specs
Kia Spectra - Exterior Dimensions
Kia Spectra - Interior Dimensions
Kia Spectra - EPA Fuel Economy


Engine 1.8 DOHC I-4
Type
In-line four cylinder, iron block and aluminum head
Valve gear DOHC, four valves/cylinder
Bore x stroke 3.19 x 3.43 in./81.0 x 87.0 mm
Displacement 109.4 cu. in./1793 cc
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Horsepower (SAE net) 124 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 119 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm
Emission control system Three-way catalyst
Ignition Electronic
Fuel system Multi-port electronic fuel injection
Fuel pump Electromagnetic
Fuel requirement Regular unleaded
Fuel tank capacity 13.2 gal./50 liters
Cooling system Liquid cooled
Coolant capacity 1.6 gal./6.0 liters
Engine oil capacity 4.2 qts./4.0 liters

Drivetrain 5-Speed Manual 4-Speed Automatic
Transmission type Five-speed manual, overdrive Electronically controlled four-speed automatic, overdrive
Gear ratios ( :1)
     1st 3.304 2.800
     2nd 1.833 1.540
     3rd 1.310 1.000
     4th 1.030 0.700
     5th 0.795 -
   Reverse 3.166 2.333
Final drive ratio ( :1) 4.105 3.833
Clutch type Single dry-plate with hydraulic control

Body, Suspension & Steering 2003 Kia Spectra
Layout Front engine, front drive
Body type Steel unibody
Suspension Front Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear Independent, multi-link with struts, stabilizer bar
Steering type Rack-and-pinion
Turns, lock-to-lock Manual 3.93
Power 3.09
Turning circle, curb-to-curb 32.16 ft.

Brakes 2003 Kia Spectra
Type Hydraulic, power-assisted vacuum
Four-sensor, four-channel ABS (optional)
Front 10.12-in. vented discs
Rear 7.88-in. cast-iron drum
10.28-in. disc (with optional ABS)

Electrical 2003 Kia Spectra
Battery 12V, 60 AH, 540 CCA
Alternator 12V, 80 amp
Starter M/T: Direct, 12V, 0.9 kW
A/T: Reduction, 12V, 1.2 kW

Wheels and Tires 2003 Kia Spectra
Wheels P185/65R14
Tires 5.5JJ x 14, steel
6.0JJ x 14, alloy (LS option; standard on GSX)

Exterior Dimensions (in.) Sedan Hatchback
Wheelbase 100.8 in./2560 mm 100.8 in./2560 mm
Track Front 58.1 in./1475 mm 58.1 in./1475 mm
Rear 57.3 in./1455 mm 57.3 in./1455 mm
Length 177.6 in./4510 mm 178.1 in./4525 mm
Width 67.7 in./1720 mm 67.9 in./1725 mm
Height 55.7 in./1415 mm 56.1 in./1425 mm
Ground clearance 6.14 in./156 mm 6.14 in./156 mm

Interior Dimensions (in.)
Front
Rear
Head room Sedan
39.6 in./1005 mm
37.6 in./956 mm
Hatchback
39.6 in./1005 mm
36.6 in./930 mm
Shoulder room
53.8 in./1367 mm
54.2 in./1377 mm
Leg room
43.1 in./1096 mm
34.4 in./873 mm
Hip room
52.1 in./1324
54.0 in./1372 mm
SAE volume Interior
Sedan: 94.1 cu. ft.
Hatchback: 92.7 cu. ft.
Trunk
Sedan: 10.4 cu. ft.
Hatchback: 11.6 cu. ft.

Curb Weights 4-Door Sedan 5-Door Hatchback
Five-speed manual 2,661-2,672 lbs. 2,686-2,697 lbs.
1,207-1,212 kg 1,218-1,223 kg
Four-speed automatic 2,717-2,728 lbs. 2,741-2,752 lbs.
1,232-1,237 kg 1,243-1,248 kg
Weight distribution, front/rear Manual 52 / 48 % 53 / 47 %
Automatic 53 / 47 % 54 / 46 %

EPA Fuel Economy (MPG)
Sedan Hatchback
5-speed manual (city / hwy) 24 / 32 24 / 32
4-speed automatic (city / hwy) 22 / 30 22 / 30

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