Specs - 2008 Kia Spectra Technical Specifications
| Brakes | BASE | EX | LX | SX |
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| Brake ABS System | | | | |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.8 x - TBD - | 10.8 x - TBD - | 10.8 x - TBD - | 10.8 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.2 x - TBD - | 10.2 x - TBD - | | 10.2 x - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | BASE | EX | LX | SX |
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| Trunk Volume (ft³) | N/A | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Engine | BASE | EX | LX | SX |
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| Displacement | 2.0L/122 | 2.0L/122 | 2.0L/122 | 2.0L/122 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 138 @ 6000 | 138 @ 6000 | 138 @ 6000 | 138 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 136 @ 4500 | 136 @ 4500 | 136 @ 4500 | 136 @ 4500 |
| Exterior Dimensions | BASE | EX | LX | SX |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 57.9 | 57.9 | 57.9 | 57.9 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 171.3 | 177.2 | 177.2 | 177.6 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 102.8 | 102.8 | 102.8 | 102.8 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 68.3 | 68.3 | 68.3 | 68.3 |
| Fuel Tank | BASE | EX | LX | SX |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Steering | BASE | EX | LX | SX |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 33.3 | 33.3 | 33.3 | 33.3 |
| Suspension | BASE | EX | LX | SX |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Dual-Link | Dual-Link | Dual-Link | Dual-Link |
| Tires | BASE | EX | LX | SX |
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| Front Tire Size | P205/50R16 | P195/60R15 | P195/60R15 | P205/50R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/50R16 | P195/60R15 | P195/60R15 | P205/50R16 |
| Transmission | BASE | EX | LX | SX |
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| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Vehicle | BASE | EX | LX | SX |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 40.0 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 40.0 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.8 | 42.8 | 42.8 | 42.8 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 55.1 | 55.1 | 55.1 | 55.1 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | 98.1 | 97.0 | 97.0 | 97.0 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 38.8 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 38.2 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 53.9 | 53.9 | 53.9 | 53.9 |
| Weight Information | BASE | EX | LX | SX |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2833 | 2701 | 2701 | 2701 |