Kia Spectra Gas Mileage (2002 - 2009)

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Last Updated 2023-04-01

Kia Spectra Gas Mileage Overview

The Kia Spectra gas mileage is from 26.5 miles per gallon (9.0 liters per 100 km) to 29 miles per gallon (8.0 liters per 100 km) combined (city and highway) depending on the trim and model year.

For example, the 2009 Kia Spectra SX trim model has a combined gas mileage of 26.5 miles per gallon (9.0 liters per 100 km), while the 2006 Kia Spectra 5 has a combined gas mileage of 29 miles per gallon (8.0 liters per 100 km).

In the city, the Kia Spectra gas mileage is from 23 miles per gallon (10.0 liters per 100 km) to 25 miles per gallon (9.0 liters per 100 km) depending on the trim and model year.

On the highway, the Kia Spectra gas mileage is from 30 miles per gallon (8.0 liters per 100 km) to 33 miles per gallon (7.0 liters per 100 km) depending on the trim and model year.

The table below shows a sampling of the gas mileages for the Kia Spectra.

Scroll down to see the complete year-by-year data.

Note: The gas mileage shown for hybrid vehicles is the miles per gallon equivalent.

Kia Spectra Gas Mileage
YearTrimEngineCity Mileage (Imp.)Highway Mileage (Imp.)Combined Mileage (Imp.)City Mileage (Metric)Highway Mileage (Metric)Combined Mileage (Metric)Drivetrain / TransmissionHP / Torque
2009SX2.0L I423 mpg30 mpg26.5 mpg10.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km9.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
2009EX2.0L I423 mpg30 mpg26.5 mpg10.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km9.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
2009LX2.0L I423 mpg30 mpg26.5 mpg10.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km9.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
2008SX2.0L I423 mpg30 mpg26.5 mpg10.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km9.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
2008EX2.0L I423 mpg30 mpg26.5 mpg10.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km9.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
2008LX2.0L I423 mpg30 mpg26.5 mpg10.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km9.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
2007SX2.0L I423 mpg30 mpg26.5 mpg10.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km9.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
2007EX2.0L I423 mpg30 mpg26.5 mpg10.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km9.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
2007LX2.0L I423 mpg30 mpg26.5 mpg10.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km9.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
200652.0L I425 mpg33 mpg29 mpg9.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
2006EX2.0L I425 mpg33 mpg29 mpg9.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
2006LX2.0L I425 mpg33 mpg29 mpg9.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
200552.0L I425 mpg33 mpg29 mpg9.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
2005EX2.0L I425 mpg33 mpg29 mpg9.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
2005LX2.0L I425 mpg33 mpg29 mpg9.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
2004EX2.0L I425 mpg32 mpg28.5 mpg9.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
2004LX2.0L I425 mpg32 mpg28.5 mpg9.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
2004GS1.8L I424 mpg32 mpg28 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD124 HP / 119 ft/lbs
2003GS1.8L I424 mpg32 mpg28 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD124 HP / 119 ft/lbs
2003GSX1.8L I424 mpg32 mpg28 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD124 HP / 119 ft/lbs
2002GS1.8L I424 mpg32 mpg28 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual126 HP / 108 ft/lbs
2002GSX1.8L I424 mpg32 mpg28 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual126 HP / 108 ft/lbs
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2009 Kia Spectra Gas Mileage

Combined Mileage

The 2009 Kia Spectra gas mileage is 26.5 miles per gallon (9.0 liters per 100 km) combined.

City Mileage

In the city, the 2009 Kia Spectra gas mileage is 23 miles per gallon (10.0 liters per 100 km).

Highway Mileage

On the highway, the 2009 Kia Spectra gas mileage is 30 miles per gallon (8.0 liters per 100 km).

Combined - City - Highway Table Data

2009 Kia Spectra Gas Mileage
TrimEngineCity Mileage (Imp.)Highway Mileage (Imp.)Combined Mileage (Imp.)City Mileage (Metric)Highway Mileage (Metric)Combined Mileage (Metric)Drivetrain / TransmissionHP / Torque
SX2.0L I423 mpg30 mpg26.5 mpg10.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km9.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
EX2.0L I423 mpg30 mpg26.5 mpg10.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km9.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
LX2.0L I423 mpg30 mpg26.5 mpg10.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km9.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
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2008 Kia Spectra Gas Mileage

Combined Mileage

The 2008 Kia Spectra gas mileage is 26.5 miles per gallon (9.0 liters per 100 km) combined.

City Mileage

In the city, the 2008 Kia Spectra gas mileage is 23 miles per gallon (10.0 liters per 100 km).

Highway Mileage

On the highway, the 2008 Kia Spectra gas mileage is 30 miles per gallon (8.0 liters per 100 km).

Combined - City - Highway Table Data

2008 Kia Spectra Gas Mileage
TrimEngineCity Mileage (Imp.)Highway Mileage (Imp.)Combined Mileage (Imp.)City Mileage (Metric)Highway Mileage (Metric)Combined Mileage (Metric)Drivetrain / TransmissionHP / Torque
SX2.0L I423 mpg30 mpg26.5 mpg10.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km9.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
EX2.0L I423 mpg30 mpg26.5 mpg10.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km9.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
LX2.0L I423 mpg30 mpg26.5 mpg10.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km9.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs

2007 Kia Spectra Gas Mileage

Combined Mileage

The 2007 Kia Spectra gas mileage is 26.5 miles per gallon (9.0 liters per 100 km) combined.

City Mileage

In the city, the 2007 Kia Spectra gas mileage is 23 miles per gallon (10.0 liters per 100 km).

Highway Mileage

On the highway, the 2007 Kia Spectra gas mileage is 30 miles per gallon (8.0 liters per 100 km).

Combined - City - Highway Table Data

2007 Kia Spectra Gas Mileage
TrimEngineCity Mileage (Imp.)Highway Mileage (Imp.)Combined Mileage (Imp.)City Mileage (Metric)Highway Mileage (Metric)Combined Mileage (Metric)Drivetrain / TransmissionHP / Torque
SX2.0L I423 mpg30 mpg26.5 mpg10.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km9.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
EX2.0L I423 mpg30 mpg26.5 mpg10.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km9.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
LX2.0L I423 mpg30 mpg26.5 mpg10.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km9.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs

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2006 Kia Spectra Gas Mileage

Combined Mileage

The 2006 Kia Spectra gas mileage is 29 miles per gallon (8.0 liters per 100 km) combined.

City Mileage

In the city, the 2006 Kia Spectra gas mileage is 25 miles per gallon (9.0 liters per 100 km).

Highway Mileage

On the highway, the 2006 Kia Spectra gas mileage is 33 miles per gallon (7.0 liters per 100 km).

Combined - City - Highway Table Data

2006 Kia Spectra Gas Mileage
TrimEngineCity Mileage (Imp.)Highway Mileage (Imp.)Combined Mileage (Imp.)City Mileage (Metric)Highway Mileage (Metric)Combined Mileage (Metric)Drivetrain / TransmissionHP / Torque
52.0L I425 mpg33 mpg29 mpg9.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
EX2.0L I425 mpg33 mpg29 mpg9.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
LX2.0L I425 mpg33 mpg29 mpg9.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
SX2.0L I425 mpg33 mpg29 mpg9.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs

2005 Kia Spectra Gas Mileage

Combined Mileage

The 2005 Kia Spectra gas mileage is 29 miles per gallon (8.0 liters per 100 km) combined.

City Mileage

In the city, the 2005 Kia Spectra gas mileage is 25 miles per gallon (9.0 liters per 100 km).

Highway Mileage

On the highway, the 2005 Kia Spectra gas mileage is 33 miles per gallon (7.0 liters per 100 km).

Combined - City - Highway Table Data

2005 Kia Spectra Gas Mileage
TrimEngineCity Mileage (Imp.)Highway Mileage (Imp.)Combined Mileage (Imp.)City Mileage (Metric)Highway Mileage (Metric)Combined Mileage (Metric)Drivetrain / TransmissionHP / Torque
52.0L I425 mpg33 mpg29 mpg9.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
EX2.0L I425 mpg33 mpg29 mpg9.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
LX2.0L I425 mpg33 mpg29 mpg9.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
SX2.0L I425 mpg33 mpg29 mpg9.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs

2004 Kia Spectra Gas Mileage

Combined Mileage

Depending on trim level, the 2004 Kia Spectra gas mileage is from 28 miles per gallon (8.5 liters per 100 km) to 28.5 miles per gallon (8.0 liters per 100 km) combined.

City Mileage

In the city, the 2004 Kia Spectra gas mileage is from 24 miles per gallon (10.0 liters per 100 km) to 25 miles per gallon (9.0 liters per 100 km), depending on the trim.

Highway Mileage

On the highway, the 2004 Kia Spectra gas mileage is 32 miles per gallon (7.0 liters per 100 km).

Combined - City - Highway Table Data

2004 Kia Spectra Gas Mileage
TrimEngineCity Mileage (Imp.)Highway Mileage (Imp.)Combined Mileage (Imp.)City Mileage (Metric)Highway Mileage (Metric)Combined Mileage (Metric)Drivetrain / TransmissionHP / Torque
EX2.0L I425 mpg32 mpg28.5 mpg9.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
LX2.0L I425 mpg32 mpg28.5 mpg9.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD138 HP / 136 ft/lbs
GS1.8L I424 mpg32 mpg28 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD124 HP / 119 ft/lbs
GSX1.8L I424 mpg32 mpg28 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD124 HP / 119 ft/lbs
1.8L I424 mpg32 mpg28 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD124 HP / 119 ft/lbs
LS1.8L I424 mpg32 mpg28 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD124 HP / 119 ft/lbs

2003 Kia Spectra Gas Mileage

Combined Mileage

The 2003 Kia Spectra gas mileage is 28 miles per gallon (8.5 liters per 100 km) combined.

City Mileage

In the city, the 2003 Kia Spectra gas mileage is 24 miles per gallon (10.0 liters per 100 km).

Highway Mileage

On the highway, the 2003 Kia Spectra gas mileage is 32 miles per gallon (7.0 liters per 100 km).

Combined - City - Highway Table Data

2003 Kia Spectra Gas Mileage
TrimEngineCity Mileage (Imp.)Highway Mileage (Imp.)Combined Mileage (Imp.)City Mileage (Metric)Highway Mileage (Metric)Combined Mileage (Metric)Drivetrain / TransmissionHP / Torque
GS1.8L I424 mpg32 mpg28 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD124 HP / 119 ft/lbs
GSX1.8L I424 mpg32 mpg28 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD124 HP / 119 ft/lbs
1.8L I424 mpg32 mpg28 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD124 HP / 119 ft/lbs
LS1.8L I424 mpg32 mpg28 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD124 HP / 119 ft/lbs

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2002 Kia Spectra Gas Mileage

Combined Mileage

The 2002 Kia Spectra gas mileage is 28 miles per gallon (8.5 liters per 100 km) combined.

City Mileage

In the city, the 2002 Kia Spectra gas mileage is 24 miles per gallon (10.0 liters per 100 km).

Highway Mileage

On the highway, the 2002 Kia Spectra gas mileage is 32 miles per gallon (7.0 liters per 100 km).

Combined - City - Highway Table Data

2002 Kia Spectra Gas Mileage
TrimEngineCity Mileage (Imp.)Highway Mileage (Imp.)Combined Mileage (Imp.)City Mileage (Metric)Highway Mileage (Metric)Combined Mileage (Metric)Drivetrain / TransmissionHP / Torque
GS1.8L I424 mpg32 mpg28 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual126 HP / 108 ft/lbs
GSX1.8L I424 mpg32 mpg28 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual126 HP / 108 ft/lbs
1.8L I424 mpg32 mpg28 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual126 HP / 108 ft/lbs
LS1.8L I424 mpg32 mpg28 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual126 HP / 108 ft/lbs

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