2009 Kia Spectra vs 2009 Toyota Corolla

2009 Kia Spectra

2009 Toyota Corolla

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4-Door Sedan Manual LX

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

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4-Door Sedan Manual

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan Manual	26	35	$14,352	$15,350
4-Door Sedan Automatic	27	35	$15,100	$16,150
4-Door Sedan Manual S	26	35	$15,023	$16,420
4-Door Sedan Automatic LE	27	35	$15,326	$16,750
4-Door Sedan Automatic S	27	35	$15,783	$17,250
4-Door Sedan Automatic XLE	27	35	$16,149	$17,650
4-Door Sedan Manual XRS	22	30	$17,256	$18,860
4-Door Sedan Automatic XRS	22	30	$18,345	$20,050

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$12,965

$14,352

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$13,550

$15,350

Monthly Payment Estimate

$226 / month

$256 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.4

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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

The 2009 Toyota Corolla has a split personality: the utilitarian base car and the slightly edgy, expensive Corolla XRS.

TCC Likes

Comfortable ride
Spacious interior
Price, value, and warranty

Quieter than before
More comfortable than outgoing version
XRS edition is reasonably sporty

TCC Dislikes

Engine noise when accelerating
Drab interior
Fuel economy should be better

Cheap interior on base models
Cabin very tight for five adults
Dull-looking

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

35.4

36.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.0

38.8

Second Hip Room (in)

53.9

43.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

54.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.2

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.9

54.6

Front Leg Room (in)

42.8

41.7

Front Hip Room (in)

52.4

53.0

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.0

92.0

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

68.3

69.3

Track Width, Front (in)

58.9

60.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.3

5.8

Length, Overall (in)

177.2

178.7

Height, Overall (in)

57.9

57.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

58.5

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

102.8

102.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.2

16.6

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

10.1 x - TBD -

9.0 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.0

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

17.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

33.3

35.6

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

3.4

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P195/60R15

P195/65R15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P195/60R15

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2701-2826

2723

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

15 x 6.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

15 x 6.0

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

6.3

5.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

Displacement

2.0L/122

1.8L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

138 @ 6000

132 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

- TBD -

EFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

136 @ 4500

128 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.73

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.25

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.05

1.90

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.84

4.31

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

0.89

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.62

3.17

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

1.31

Summary

Body Style

4dr Sdn

4 Door Sedan

Vehicle Name

Kia Spectra

Toyota Corolla

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

0.79

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.94

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Dual-Link

Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

MacPherson Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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