Segment: Small
Production years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
The second generation of the Cerato/Spectra sedan appeared in 2004, and Kia built it on top of the Hyundai Accent platform.
While Kia was little known in the world, the Korean carmaker continued its path and targeted the top-10 carmaker's list in the world, along with its partner Hyundai. The Cerato, or Spectra as it was known on several markets, followed a modern car concept designed to provide adequate performances and low running costs.
Maybe it wasn't the best-looking car in its class, but it wasn't on the bottom of the list either. Its curved lines combined in sharp or straight angles followed the new-edge design trends introduced by Ford on the market. The car's proportions were good, and it looked like the Koreans got it right this time. Maybe it was a bland design, but it wasn't bad anymore.
Inside, Kia took its inspiration from the 2003 Hyundai Accent with dual vents on the dashboard sides and another pair on the center stack. Like its sibling, it showed the speedometer in the middle of the instrument panel, flanked on the sides by the tachometer on the left and the fuel and temperature gauges on the right. It offered good access to the rear seats as a sedan, but just like the Accent, it provided little room for three passengers.
Under the hood, Kia installed a wide choice of gasoline or turbo-diesel engines, depending on the market.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16V 4AT FWD (101 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1594 cm3 |
Power: | 74.3 KW @ 5500 RPM 101 HP @ 5500 RPM 100 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 106 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 144 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115.57 mph (186 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.37 in (4480 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 57.87 in (1470 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.05/58.26 in (1,500/1,480 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.75 in (2610 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.2 cuFT (345 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2764.6 lbs (1254 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4001.4 lbs (1815 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 129 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16V 4AT FWD (101 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1594 cm3 |
Power: | 77.2 KW @ 5500 RPM 105 HP @ 5500 RPM 104 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 106 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 144 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115.57 mph (186 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Disc |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.6 in (4511 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 57.87 in (1470 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.05/58.26 in (1,500/1,480 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.75 in (2610 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.5 cuFT (439 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2480 lbs (1125 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4001.4 lbs (1815 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 129 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16V 5MT FWD (101 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1594 cm3 |
Power: | 74.3 KW @ 5500 RPM 101 HP @ 5500 RPM 100 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 106 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 144 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.37 in (4480 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 57.87 in (1470 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.05/58.26 in (1,500/1,480 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.75 in (2610 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.5 cuFT (439 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2480 lbs (1125 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3791.9 lbs (1720 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 165 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1594 cm3 |
Power: | 77.2 KW @ 5500 RPM 105 HP @ 5500 RPM 104 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 106 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 143 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115.57 mph (186 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Disc |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.4 in (4481 mm) |
Width: | 68.3 in (1735 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.8 in (2611 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.5 cuFT (439 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2480 lbs (1125 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4001.4 lbs (1815 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 165 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 5MT FWD (143 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1975 cm3 |
Power: | 105 KW @ 6000 RPM 143 HP @ 6000 RPM 141 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 137 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 186 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 129 mph (208 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.37 in (4480 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 57.87 in (1470 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.05/58.26 in (1,500/1,480 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.75 in (2610 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.2 cuFT (345 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2689.6 lbs (1220 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3902.2 lbs (1770 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 180 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L CRDi 5MT FWD (102 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1493 cm3 |
Power: | 72 KW @ 4000 RPM 98 HP @ 4000 RPM 97 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 235 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.37 in (4480 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 57.87 in (1470 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.05/58.26 in (1,500/1,480 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.75 in (2610 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.2 cuFT (345 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2744.7 lbs (1245 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3979.3 lbs (1805 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 128 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L CRDi VGT 5MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1582 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 4000 RPM 116 HP @ 4000 RPM 114 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 235 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115.57 mph (186 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.37 in (4480 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 57.87 in (1470 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.05/58.26 in (1,500/1,480 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.75 in (2610 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.2 cuFT (345 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2764.6 lbs (1254 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4001.4 lbs (1815 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 129 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CRDi 5MT FWD (112 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
Power: | 82 KW @ 4000 RPM 111 HP @ 4000 RPM 110 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 181 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 245 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.37 in (4480 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 57.87 in (1470 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.05/58.26 in (1,500/1,480 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.75 in (2610 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.2 cuFT (345 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2808.7 lbs (1274 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4056.5 lbs (1840 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 153 g/km |