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2005 Kia Spectra5 Quick Spin
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Test Vehicle: 2005 Kia Spectra5
Engine Size and Type: 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder
Engine Horsepower: 138 at 6,000 rpm
Engine Torque: 136 at 4,500 rpm
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 25/32
Observed Fuel Economy: 21.4 mpg
Curb Weight: 2,844 lbs.
Competitors: Chevrolet Aveo, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Ford Focus ZX5, Hyundai Elantra GT, Mazda 3, Pontiac Vibe, Subaru Impreza 2.5TS, Suzuki Reno, Toyota Matrix, Volkswagen Golf
Photos courtesy of Kia Motors America
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About Christian Wardlaw
Christian Wardlaw joined Autobytel's Automotive Information Center (AIC) in January 2003, and current serves as Manager of Content Development for Autobytel. Previously, Christian spent eight years as Editor-in-Chief and Director of Automotive Data for Edmunds.com. A writer, editor, and automobile aficionado, Christian is a different sort of car enthusiast. His passion lies in the vehicles that people most often buy, rather than with high-performance sports cars or ultra-luxury sedans. “Given the choice to spend an hour with a Dodge Viper or a Honda Accord, I’ll choose the Accord,” he claims. Unless, of course, the driving venue is a racetrack. Christian has been a car enthusiast all of his life, uttering “car” as his first word while growing up in Detroit. A graduate of Western Michigan University, he holds a bachelor’s degree in English. His daily drivers include a 1994 Mazda Miata, a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata, and a 2005 Nissan Murano.
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