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Kia Spectra MPG by year

The EPA has rated 8 model years of the Kia Spectra, from 2002 to 2009. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2009, at 27 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2009 model is 12% more efficient than the best 2002 model (27 vs. 24 MPG). The 2009 model is 23% more efficient than the median midsize car that year (27 vs. 22 MPG).

Most efficient year200927 MPG combined
Latest (2009)27 MPG$1,722/yr to fuel
First rated (2002)24 MPG$1,938/yr at today's prices
Model years rated818 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Spectra, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every Spectra model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2009 Gas 27 MPG
lowest 26		 24 / 32 22 — 2 $1,722
2008 Gas 27 MPG
lowest 26		 24 / 32 22 — 2 $1,722
2007 Gas 26 MPG 23 / 32 22 — 2 $1,788
2006 Gas 25 MPG 22 / 31 21 — 2 $1,860
2005 Gas 25 MPG 21 / 31 21 — 2 $1,860
2004 Gas 25 MPG
lowest 22		 21 / 31 24 — 4 $1,860
2003 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 22		 21 / 29 24 — 2 $1,938
2002 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 22		 21 / 29 24 — 2 $1,938

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Kia Spectra year has the best fuel economy?

The 2008 Kia Spectra, rated up to 27 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,722 a year.

Which Kia Spectra year has the worst fuel economy?

The 2002 model, whose most efficient version is rated 24 MPG combined (about $1,938 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Kia Spectra?

The 2009 Kia Spectra is rated up to 27 MPG combined.

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