2003 Kia Spectra Specs

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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