KIA Spectra in detail about fuel consumption
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KIA Spectra in detail about fuel consumption

The five-seater middle-class sedan - Kia Spectra has been produced since 2000 by KIA Motors Corporation. The release was stopped in 2010, later a batch of about two thousand copies rolled off the assembly line, and this was the end of the Spectrum story. Fuel consumption for KIA Spectra per 100 km averages about seven liters on the highway.

KIA Spectra in detail about fuel consumption

Release history

The car began production in 2005 and was presented in three different trim levels. The basic equipment of the spectra was with a manual five-speed transmission, an airbag tensioner, power steering, a steering column with increased adjustment.

EngineConsumption (track)Consumption (city)Consumption (mixed cycle)
2.0 atXnumx l / xnumx km9.5 l / 100 km8 l / 100 km

1.6 mt

5.8 l / 100 kmXnumx l / xnumx km7.5 l / 100 km

2.0 at

7.3 l / 100 km9.3 l / 100 km8 l / 100 km

1.6 at

6.3 l / 100 km11.3 l / 100 km7.6 l/100 sq. m


The "third" configuration of the spectrum is distinguished by an automatic transmission, seat heating, special antennas and many other new developments of the corporation. A special combination of style, comfort and space, efficiency and safety gives confidence to the driver. The “second” range of equipment is complemented by heated exterior mirrors, air conditioning control is also improved, and fog lights improve visibility on the road in bad weather.

Gasoline consumption for a KIA Spectra for a 1.6 engine is 8.2 liters in the city and 6.2 on the highway at maximum speed - one hundred and eighty-six kilometers per hour. Specifications in the spectrum for many drivers are quite high quality, despite some disadvantages:

  • low landing;
  • small timing belt resource;
  • fuzzy switching of gears;
  • dim fog lights.

Some information about the fuel consumption of a KIA Sorento of a well-known model in Russia since 2002. Relatively recently, there was the last modernization, changes in the interior and exterior of the car for the better. Two engines and two transmissions were presented by the manufacturer for this car. 

The fuel consumption of the KIA Spectra can be relatively small in the city of ten liters and on the highway about seven. Many positive reviews, ratings and comments from the owners of this vehicle. The real fuel consumption for KIA Spectra 2017 in the city is 11-12 liters and about 7-8 on the highway.

The average fuel consumption of a KIA Spectra on the highway may have certain differences depending on the year of manufacture, car model and engine size. With a car power of 101 hp, acceleration time to 100 km / h, fuel consumption will be 5.8-6.0 liters. The fuel consumption of the KIA Sorento per 100 km is on average 10 liters, the rate indicated in the documents.

KIA Spectra in detail about fuel consumption

KIA Spectra 1.6 mt assembly 2009, fuel consumption in the city is too big - 11-12 liters, and on the highway - 6-7 liters at a speed of 120-130 km / h. Fuel consumption rates for KIA Spectra are shown in this table: 

Positive customer feedback:

  • good aerodynamics;
  • comfortable salon;
  • low fuel consumption;
  • high-quality braking system;
  • engine efficiency;
  • noise isolation at a decent level.
  • Excellent working mixed cycle.

The fuel filter is recommended to be changed every thirty kilometers. This quality of gasoline is affected by jerks when driving a car at high and low speeds, because of this, fuel can diverge faster.

Every Kia, especially the Spectrum, enjoys the benefit of a seven-year, 150-kilometer new car warranty.

Up to three years without restrictions, and from four years 150 km.

Time does not stand still and every year it will be more and more difficult to find a good copy. This car is worth the money, something similar is not easy to find. Low fuel consumption, reliable, spacious and manageable, in general - a decent price and quality. Unpretentiousness in maintenance and practicality is a budget option for many buyers.

KIA Spectra 2007. Car overview

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