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Kia Spectra
10 generations · 10 engine options · data across all years of the Spectra platform.
4,948
Labor times
33,790
Torque specs
9,400
DTC codes
0
Repair procedures
70
Fluid specs
2
Open recalls
5-Year Cost of Ownership · 2009 2.0L I4
$24,758
~$4,952/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
2009
1 engine option
2.0L I4
FWD
2008
1 engine option
2.0L I4
FWD
2007
1 engine option
2.0L I4
FWD
2006
1 engine option
2.0L I4
FWD
2005
1 engine option
2.0L I4
FWD
2004
1 engine option
1.8L I4
FWD
2003
1 engine option
1.8L I4
FWD
2002
1 engine option
1.8L I4
FWD
2001
1 engine option
1.8L I4
FWD
2000
1 engine option
1.8L I4
FWD
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