The 2009 Kia Spectra is a mid-size sedan that comes in six trims. All models have four doors and all have similar engine specifications and all are rated well for fuel economy. There are a few small differences in the transmissions of several of the trim models, leading to slight changes in the fuel economy ratings between the different trims. All models have 14.0 gallon fuel tanks.
Kia Spectra EX - The Kia Spectra EX is a model that has a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder engine and comes with a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive. The engine is rated at 132 horsepower. This trim is rated at 24 miles to the gallon for city driving and 32 miles per gallon on the highway. The combined rating for all driving types is 27 miles per gallon. The range is 378.0 miles. The EX is also available with a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder engine and a five-speed automatic transmission. The engine has 136 horsepower. This EX model is rated at 23 miles per gallon in the city and 30 on the highway. It has a combined rating for 26 miles per gallon for all types of driving and a range of 364 miles.
Kia Spectra LX - The Spectra LX has a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder engine with a four-speed automatic transmission. This model has been rated at 24 miles per gallon for city driving and 32 miles per gallon for highway driving. The combined rating is 27 miles per gallon for all driving types. The range is 378 miles. This engine is 132 horsepower and has 16 valves. A LX model is also available with a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder engine and a four-speed manual transmission. It is rated at 23 miles per gallon for city driving and 30 miles per gallon for highway driving. The combined rating is 26 miles per gallon for all driving types. Its range is 364 miles. The engine has 138 horsepower and 16 valves.
Kia Spectra SX - The Spectra SX has a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder engine with front-wheel drive and a four-speed automatic transmission. This model has a rating of 24 miles per gallon for city driving and 32 miles per gallon for highway driving. The combined rating is 27 miles per gallon for all driving types. The range is 378 miles. This engine is a 132 horsepower and it has 16 valves. Another SX model has a 2.0-liter, 4 cylinder engine with front-wheel drive and a five-speed automatic transmission. It has a 138-horsepower engine with 16 valves. It is rated at 23 miles per gallon in the city and 30 miles per gallon on the highway. The combined rating is 26 miles per gallon for all types of driving. The range is 364 miles.