2008 Kia Spectra Model Comparison
Narrowing down your choice to a new Kia may be the easy part. Now you have to choose which Kia model you want and that can be just as difficult. Which one best suits your needs or fits within your price range? You can quickly find the answer to these questions and more by using the New.Car.com model comparison tool, where you can compare vehicle data side by side. Using this tool makes the process much simpler and faster and will help you quickly find a 2008 Kia that will match your needs best.
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Kia Spectra LX |
Kia Amanti |
Kia Optima EX |
Kia Rio |
| MSRP |
$13,895.00 |
$25,855.00 |
$19,895.00 |
$10,890.00 |
| Destination |
$650.00 |
$725.00 |
$675.00 |
$650.00 |
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Kia Spectra LX |
Kia Amanti |
Kia Optima EX |
Kia Rio |
| City (mpg) |
24 |
17 |
21 |
27 |
| Highway (mpg) |
32 |
24 |
31 |
32 |
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Kia Spectra LX |
Kia Amanti |
Kia Optima EX |
Kia Rio |
| Standard Engine |
2L 138hp I4 |
3.8L 264hp V6 |
2.4L 162hp I4 |
1.6L 110hp I4 |
| Horsepower |
138 @ 6000 RPM |
264 @ 6000 RPM |
162 @ 5800 RPM |
110 @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque |
136 @ 4500 RPM |
260 @ 4500 RPM |
164 @ 4250 RPM |
107 @ 4500 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
1975 |
3778 |
2359 |
1599 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.2 X 3.7 |
3.8 X 3.4 |
3.5 X 3.8 |
3 X 3.4 |
| Compression Ratio |
10.1:1 |
10.4:1 |
10.5:1 |
10.0:1 |
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Kia Spectra LX |
Kia Amanti |
Kia Optima EX |
Kia Rio |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
2766.8 |
3769.9 |
3179.1 |
2365.6 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
102.8 |
110.2 |
107.1 |
98.4 |
| Length (in.) |
177.2 |
196.9 |
186.4 |
166.9 |
| Width (in.) |
68.3 |
72.8 |
71.1 |
66.7 |
| Height (in.) |
57.9 |
58.5 |
58.3 |
57.9 |
| Track Front (in.) |
58.9 |
62.4 |
61.5 |
57.9 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
58.5 |
62.6 |
61.1 |
57.5 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Kia Spectra LX |
Kia Amanti |
Kia Optima EX |
Kia Rio |
| Standard Seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
40 |
40 |
39.8 |
39.6 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
38.2 |
38.2 |
38 |
37.8 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
42.8 |
44.5 |
43.7 |
42.8 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
35.4 |
36.8 |
37.8 |
34.3 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
55.1 |
58.1 |
57.1 |
53.5 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
53.9 |
57.5 |
56.3 |
53.1 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
52.4 |
55.2 |
54.5 |
50.8 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
53.9 |
54.6 |
54.7 |
50 |
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Kia Spectra LX |
Kia Amanti |
Kia Optima EX |
Kia Rio |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
97 |
106 |
104.2 |
92.2 |
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Kia Spectra LX |
Kia Amanti |
Kia Optima EX |
Kia Rio |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
wishbone |
strut |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
torsion |
| Tires |
195/60R15 |
225/60R16 |
205/60R16 |
175/70R14 |
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Kia Spectra LX |
Kia Amanti |
Kia Optima EX |
Kia Rio |
| Power Door Locks |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
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Kia Spectra LX |
Kia Amanti |
Kia Optima EX |
Kia Rio |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Kia Spectra LX |
Kia Amanti |
Kia Optima EX |
Kia Rio |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
N/A |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Player |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Kia Spectra LX |
Kia Amanti |
Kia Optima EX |
Kia Rio |
| Cruise Control |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
| | Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning | Hide | Show |
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Kia Spectra LX |
Kia Amanti |
Kia Optima EX |
Kia Rio |
| Air Conditioning |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
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Kia Spectra LX |
Kia Amanti |
Kia Optima EX |
Kia Rio |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
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Kia Spectra LX |
Kia Amanti |
Kia Optima EX |
Kia Rio |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
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Kia Spectra LX |
Kia Amanti |
Kia Optima EX |
Kia Rio |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Kia Spectra LX |
Kia Amanti |
Kia Optima EX |
Kia Rio |
| Power Windows |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
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