2006 Kia Spectra Specifications

Specifications

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	2005 - 2009
Price :	$14,940
Weight :	2701 lbs \| 1225.153 kg
MPG City :	25
MPG Highway :	33

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2000 cc \| 122.0 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	138 BHP (101.568 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	136 Ft-Lbs (184 NM) @ 4500 RPM
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
5 Manual overdrive , 4 Automatic Electronically controlled, overdrive

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2006 Kia Spectra 4-DR w/SAB
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :

Recall

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Manufacturer	KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	20031107
NHTSA Campaign ID	11V256000
Summary	KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2007 SPECTRA LD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2003, THROUGH MARCH 6, 2007, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WHICH HOLD THE TANK MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT. AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY SEPARATE ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND AND POSSIBLY DISRUPT THE INTEGRITY OF THE TANK.
Consequence	THE FUEL TANK CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND STRIKE THE GROUND WHICH COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. LEAKING FUEL CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS AND ATTACHING HARDWARE WITH NEW ZINC COATED PARTS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes	KIA SAFETY RECALL NO. SC090.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

Available Exterior Colors

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2006 Kia Spectra? A: The 2006 Kia Spectra has a wheelbase size of 102.80 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2006 Kia Spectra? A: The 2006 Kia Spectra has lengths of 170.90 and 176.40 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2006 Kia Spectra? A: The 2006 Kia Spectra has a width of 68.30 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2006 Kia Spectra have?A: The 2006 Kia Spectra has 40.00 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2006 Kia Spectra have?A: The 2006 Kia Spectra has legroom of 38.80- to 42.80-inches.

Q: How much did the 2006 Kia Spectra cost when new?A: The 2006 Kia Spectra had a base price of approximately $14,940 (USD).

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2006 Kia Spectra? A: The 2006 Kia Spectra was offered as a , 4-door hatchback.

Q: What engine did the 2006 Kia Spectra have? A: The engine powering the 2006 Kia Spectra was a Inline 4 (2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 138 BHP (101.568 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 136 Ft-Lbs (184 NM) @ 4500 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 2006 Kia Spectra have? A: The 2006 Kia Spectra had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual overdrive, 4 speed Automatic Electronically controlled, overdrive.