Kia Spectra Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The 2009 Kia Spectra, the latest model year on record, is 174.8″ long, 68.1″ wide and 57.9″ tall on a 102.4″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,840 lb. At 14.6 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.4 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Kia Spectra generation, measured

The biggest change in weight came in 2006: 172 lb heavier than before.

FIG.01·Kia Spectra dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
2002–2005	177.6″	67.7″	55.9″	100.8″	2,672 lb
2006–2009	176.8″	67.7″	57.9″	102″	2,844 lb

ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Spectra year by year

FIG.02·Kia Spectra dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2009	174.8″	68.1″	102.4″	2,840 lb	3
2008	174.8″	68.1″	102.4″	2,840 lb	3
2007	174.8″	68.1″	102.4″	2,840 lb	3
2006	174.8″	68.1″	102.4″	2,813 lb	3
2005	174″	68.1″	102.4″	2,773 lb	2
2004	178″	67.7″	100.4″	2,676 lb	3
2003	178″	67.7″	100.4″	2,676 lb	3
2002	178″	67.7″	100.4″	2,676 lb	3

ROWS 8·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Spectra on the used market

In 122 Spectra listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2006–2009 car is the most common: 99 of them (81%), at an average asking price of $3,010.

FIG.05·Kia Spectra generations on the used market
Generation	Listings	Share	Average asking price	Average mileage
2006–2009	99	81%	$3,010	145,337 mi
2002–2005	21	17%	$2,519	131,254 mi

ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Spectra fit

FIG.02·Kia Spectra — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	14.6 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	14.6 ft	Fits comfortably
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	5.7 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Kia Spectra against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical of 864 cars within 10″ of its length	Difference
Width	68.1″	70.5″	−2.4″
Wheelbase	102.4″	103.1″	−0.7″
Curb weight	2,840 lb	3,252 lb	−412 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2009 Spectra bigger than the 2008?

No. The 2009 and 2008 Spectra are the same size and weight.

How much does a used Spectra cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $2,519 for the 2002–2005 car to $3,010 for the 2006–2009 one, across 122 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 8 Spectra model years, 2002 to 2009. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.

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