2008 Ford Focus vs 2009 Kia Spectra

2008 Ford Focus

2009 Kia Spectra

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2-Door Coupe S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Focus 2-Door Coupe S	24	35	$13,569	$14,395
Focus 2-Door Coupe SE	24	35	$14,180	$15,225
Focus 2-Door Coupe SES	24	35	$15,404	$16,570
Focus 4-Door Sedan S	24	35	$13,900	$14,755
Focus 4-Door Sedan SE	24	35	$14,508	$15,585
Focus 4-Door Sedan SES	24	35	$15,727	$16,925

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4-Door Sedan Automatic EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Spectra 4-Door Sedan Automatic EX	24	32	$15,470	$16,550
Spectra 4-Door Sedan Automatic LX	24	32	$13,925	$14,550
Spectra 4-Door Sedan Automatic SX	24	32	$16,310	$17,450
Spectra 4-Door Sedan Manual EX	23	30	$14,540	$15,500
Spectra 4-Door Sedan Manual LX	23	30	$12,965	$13,550
Spectra 4-Door Sedan Manual SX	23	30	$15,380	$16,450
Spectra 5-Door HB Automatic Spectra5	24	32	$16,540	$17,695
Spectra 5-Door HB Manual Spectra5	23	30	$15,610	$16,695

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$13,569

$15,470

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$14,395

$16,550

Monthly Payment Estimate

$240 / month

$276 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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6.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2008 Ford Focus isn’t all new, but it is an improvement, and a solid choice if you’re looking for a roomy car that handles well with a base price that starts around $15,000.

The 2009 Kia Spectra has a roomy interior and respectable performance at a bargain price.

TCC Likes

Improved overall refinement
Improved interior design
Quiet ride

Comfortable ride
Spacious interior
Price, value, and warranty

TCC Dislikes

New body lacks style
Less sporty suspension
No dedicated performance models

Engine noise when accelerating
Drab interior
Fuel economy should be better

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Midsize

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

36.1

35.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.2

40.0

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.3

97.0

Second Hip Room (in)

48.3

53.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.5

55.1

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

38.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.6

53.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

42.8

Front Hip Room (in)

50.4

52.4

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

29.1

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.9

68.3

Track Width, Front (in)

58.2

58.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

175.0

177.2

Height, Overall (in)

58.6

57.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

58.1

58.5

Wheelbase (in)

102.9

102.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.8

12.2

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9 x - TBD -

10.8 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

- TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.0

14.0

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.8

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.2

33.3

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.8

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P195/60R15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P195/60R15

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2588

2767-2892

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

6.3

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

- TBD -

Engine

Displacement

2.0L/121

2.0L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

140 @ 6250

138 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

SMPI

- TBD -

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

136 @ 4250

136 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

99N

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.72

2.48

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

1.55

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.56

3.85

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.03

0.71

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.67

2.92

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Focus

Kia Spectra

Body Style

2 Door Coupe

4dr Sdn

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.83

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Control blade

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Dual-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson strut

Independent

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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