2009 Kia Spectra LX vs. 2009 Kia Spectra SX
To start off, both 2009 Kia Spectra LX and 2009 Kia Spectra SX were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 Kia Spectra LX and 2009 Kia Spectra SX are equipped with a 1,975 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Kia Spectra LX (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Spectra SX. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Spectra LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Spectra SX.
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2009 Kia Spectra LX | 2009 Kia Spectra SX | |
Make | Kia | Kia |
Model | Spectra | Spectra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 53 L |