2003 Kia Spectra Base FWD 1.8L I4 MPI DOHC
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Used 2003 KiaSpectra
- Interior Color
- Gray
- Odometer
- 182,000 miles
- Body/Seating
- Sedan/5 seats
- Fuel Economy
- 24/32 MPG City/Hwy
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 MPI DOHC
- VIN
- KNAFB121535271723
- Stock Number
- 35271723
Included Packages & Accessories
- 14" x 5.5" JJ Steel Wheels w/Full Covers
- Cloth Seat Trim
- AM/FM/CD Audio System
- 4 Speakers
- Front Center Armrest w/Storage
- Front beverage holders
- Split folding rear seat
- Speed-sensing steering
- Rear window defroster
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Power steering
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Passenger door bin
- Overhead console
- Front reading lights
- Front anti-roll bar
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Dual front impact airbags
- Driver vanity mirror
- Driver door bin
- CD player
- Bumpers: body-color
- Bodyside moldings
- AM/FM radio
- Front Bucket Seats
Detailed Specifications
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front beverage holders
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 185/65HR14.0
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear tires: 185/65HR14.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Wheel size: 14"
- AM/FM radio
- CD player
- Speakers: 4
- Front center armrest: w/storage
- Front seats: bucket
- Manual driver lumbar support
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Rear seats: bench
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Split folding rear seat
- Cylinder configuration: I-4
- Drive type: front-wheel
- Engine liters: 1.8
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 24mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 32mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 13.2gal.
- Horsepower: 124hp @ 6,000RPM
- Number of valves: 16
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Torque: 119 lb.-ft. @ 4,900RPM
- Transmission: 5 speed manual
- Bodyside moldings
- Bumpers: body-color
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Rear cargo: trunk
- Tailpipe finisher: polished
- Compression ratio: 9.50 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,207kg (2,661lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 81.0mm x 87.1mm (3.19" x 3.43")
- Engine displacement: 1.8 L
- Engine horsepower: 124hp @ 6,000RPM
- Engine torque: 119 lb.-ft. @ 4,900RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,720mm (67.7")
- Exterior height: 1,415mm (55.7")
- Exterior length: 4,511mm (177.6")
- Front headroom: 1,006mm (39.6")
- Front hiproom: 1,323mm (52.1")
- Front legroom: 1,095mm (43.1")
- Front shoulder room: 1,367mm (53.8")
- GVWR: 1,660kg (3,660lbs)
- Interior cargo volume: 294 L (10 cu.ft.)
- Interior maximum cargo volume: 294 L (10 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 2,665L (94.1 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 955mm (37.6")
- Rear hiproom: 1,372mm (54.0")
- Rear legroom: 874mm (34.4")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,377mm (54.2")
- Turning radius: 4.9m (16.1')
- Wheelbase: 2,560mm (100.8")
- Display: analog
- Front reading lights
- Rear window defroster
- Dual front impact airbags
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 4.0
Old reliable
By Stan on Friday, June 13, 2008
We bought this car in early 2003 to replace a Sephia that was totaled in a T-bone accident (with no passenger compartment intrusion, I walked away - Thanks, Kia). It had a whole 4 miles on the ODO when we test drove it - they hadn't even removed all of the plastic. Five years later, it has 160,000 miles on it, and I can honestly say I would buy it again. If you are looking to purchase, keep in mind a few things - 1) Do not intend to resell this car, as they don't hold their value. 2) You will have some cosmetic issues with the car. The dash is cracked and pulling away, the interior hatchback release broke during the first winter, the weatherstripping around the hatch is mostly gone - but it doesn't leak!, and the paint is pitted and chipped in the front from interstate driving. That said - it runs well and gets 30+mpg. Over the course of the car's lifetime to date, it has had one recall performed on it, and everything else has been general maintenance(3 sets of tires, 3 sets of headlamps, 2 sets of brakes - but only one set of rotors, one timing belt, one serpentine belt, 3 sets of spark plug, one battery, and oil changes without number!). I can depend on it starting when I want it to, and I am not afraid to jump in it and take long trips (although the seat is not especially comfortable after the 4 hour mark!). Folks make fun of it, although not as much as they once did, and the response that it was cheap, is paid for, and gets 30 miles to the gallon of gas usually silences the critics these days! - 1.0
KIA, use for cheap transportation and toss!
By FamilyTime on Saturday, November 26, 2011
More tinks and sounds than I can count since we have owned it. Fix one and two more show up. Then a seal went out on the fuel rail that caused fuel to drip directly on the alternator. Went to get the part at the dealer and they acted like it was no big and said that its common for that seal to go out alot! What?! Said not to worry about a fire hazard! Really?! Seriously?! Works good for a cheap commuter car to use but would NEVER trust my family in it! Like the title said, use for a method of cheap transportation and toss it! - 5.0
RUNS GREAT
By bob on Wednesday, March 06, 2013
I've owned my car for 10 years and never had a problem or expensive fix. It's a cheap car that runs great and is great on gas! Also it seems small but seats fold down and you would be impressed what will fit in it. ITS A GREAT LITTLE CAR!