2009 Kia Spectra5

2009 Kia Spectra5 Price: $16,695

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Kia Spectra5 to the dealership as the typical coupe/hatchback. There really isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the Kia Spectra5 is a tad more economical than the average coupe/hatchback. The Kia Spectra5 won't save you much money at the pump compared to the typical coupe/hatchback. As far as MSRP, the average coupe/hatchback costs tremendously more than the Spectra5.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Kia Spectra5 over the typical coupe/hatchback.

Convenience
You'll most certainly take the Kia Spectra5 for a fill-up approximately as often as the typical coupe/hatchback.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Spectra5's front cabin compared to the typical coupe/hatchback. The ampler interior dimensions of the Spectra5 make it substantially roomier for your passengers than the typical coupe/hatchback.

Dimensions
The average coupe/hatchback is tremendously more bulky than the Spectra5. The Kia Spectra5's tank is roughly the same size as the average coupe/hatchback's, though the typical coupe/hatchback's is a tad bigger. The Spectra5 and the typical coupe/hatchback compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the average coupe/hatchback packs quite a punch and will knock the Spectra5 down a few rungs. On the flip side, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Kia Spectra5 and the average coupe/hatchback most certainly handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Spectra5's engine is significantly smaller than the typical coupe/hatchback's. Keep in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the other hand, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque equals pickup, and the typical coupe/hatchback will have picked up and gone by the time the Kia Spectra5 finally gets moving. The typical coupe/hatchback packs quite a wallop compared to the Spectra5 with respect to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the average coupe/hatchback isn't quite as generous as the Kia Spectra5's.