Compare 2008 Kia Spectra - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $12,895 | $14,410 | $15,010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $12,345 | $13,617 | $13,842 |
| Destination | $650 | $660 | $670 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | N/A |
| Compass | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Manual | Manual | Power |
| Rear Windows | Manual | Manual | Power |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Digital/analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | N/A | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | N/A | N/A |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | Full Bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | Radio Prep |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | Trunk/cargo Area Mounted 8-disc |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Amplifier | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Equalizer | Automatic | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | N/A | Driveline | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | Auto On/off | N/A |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Door Locks | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | N/A | PASS-Key III+ | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | THEFTLOCK | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Accessories (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Fixed | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | With Chrome Bar | With Body-colored Bar | With Chrome Bar |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Manual Remote | Dual Manual Remote | Dual Manual Remote |
| Spoiler | Wing | Wing | Lip |
| Front Tires | P195/60HR15.0 BSW AS | P195/65SR15.0 BSW AS | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 15" Steel | 15" Steel | 15" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.2L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | N/A | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Partial Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Torsion Beam | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.84 | 3.74 | 4.29 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 177.2 " | 180.3 " | 176.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 68.3 " | 67.9 " | 69.0 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.9 " | 57.1 " | 56.5 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.2L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 138 @ 6,000 Rpm | 148 @ 5,600 Rpm | 140 @ 6,300 Rpm |
| Torque | 136 @ 4,500 Rpm | 152 @ 4,200 Rpm | 128 @ 4,300 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 23 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 30 Mpg | 36 Mpg | 34 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.2 Seconds | 8.6 Seconds | 7.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.5 Seconds | 16.7 Seconds | 16.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 85 Mph | 86 Mph | 90 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 60 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.23/3.68 " | 3.39/3.72 " | 3.19/3.44 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,701 Lbs. | 3,216 Lbs. | 2,628 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 102.8 " | 103.3 " | 106.3 " |
| Front Track | 58.9 " | 58.7 " | 59.0 " |
| Rear Track | 58.5 " | 58.1 " | 60.2 " |
| Turning Radius | 16.7 '' | 16.7 '' | 17.4 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | N/A | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 42.8 " | 41.8 " | 42.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.4 " | 33.7 " | 34.6 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.0 " | 38.5 " | 39.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.2 " | 37.7 " | 37.4 " |
| Front Hip Room | 52.4 " | 49.6 " | 51.9 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.9 " | 46.4 " | 51.0 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.1 " | 53.0 " | 53.7 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.9 " | 51.4 " | 52.4 " |
| Luggage Volume | 12.2 Cu.ft. | 13.9 Cu.ft. | 12.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 12.2 Cu.ft. | 13.9 Cu.ft. | 12.0 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 97 Cu.ft. | 87 Cu.ft. | 91 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.0 Gal. | 13.0 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Seat | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| Driver's | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Front Seat | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 4 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Chest | acceptable | good | good |
| Driver Torso | N/A | marginal | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Overall Front | acceptable | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | marginal | good | good |
| Overall Side | N/A | acceptable | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | good | good |
| Restraints | acceptable | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | good | good |
| Head/Neck | acceptable | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | acceptable | N/A | good |
