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2004 Kia Spectra MPG & fuel economy

The 2004 Kia Spectra is a compact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (21 city / 31 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 25 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2003 model. Among 48 compact cars rated for 2004, it ranks 24th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 21 MPG city · 31 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2004 #24 of 48 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2004 Kia Spectra's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway3113.27.6
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 2004 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Honda Civic Hybrid41 MPG $1,134
  2. 2Honda Civic34 MPG $1,368
  3. 3Toyota Echo33 MPG $1,409
  4. 4Toyota Corolla31 MPG $1,500
  5. 5Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel36 MPG $1,542
  6. 24Kia Spectra25 MPG $1,860
  7. 48Bentley Continental12 MPG $4,938
2004 SpectraOther compact carsClass median: $1,899/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Spectra MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Spectra 2.0L		 Gas 21 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Spectra 2.0L		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Spectra 1.8L		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Spectra 1.8L		 Gas 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
98 cu ft
Cargo volume
18 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

2004 Kia Spectra vs. rivals

vs Hyundai Elantra 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Elantra saves $72/yr vs Ford Focus 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Focus saves $138/yr vs Mazda 3 27 MPG · $1,722/yr 3 saves $138/yr vs Mitsubishi Lancer 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Lancer saves $138/yr vs Saturn Ion 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Ion saves $72/yr vs Toyota Camry 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Spectra saves $78/yr vs Suzuki Forenza 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Spectra saves $254/yr vs Saturn LW 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2004 Kia Spectra?

Up to 25 MPG combined (21 city / 31 highway); ratings range from 22 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2004 Kia Spectra use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2004 Kia Spectra?

The 2004 Kia Spectra's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2004 Kia Spectra per year?

About $1,860 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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