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Here's how the 2001 Hyundai Sonata, 2005 Kia Spectra5, 2009 Kia Spectra and the 2002 Kia Optima measure up.
2001 Hyundai Sonata
4dr Sdn Manual
$14,999
Starting MSRP
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2005 Kia Spectra5
5dr HB Manual
$15,250
Starting MSRP
2009 Kia Spectra
4dr Sdn Man LX
$13,550
Starting MSRP
2002 Kia Optima
4dr Sdn LX Manual
$14,899
Starting MSRP

Overview
Door
4-door 4-door 4-door 4-door
Seats
5 5 5 5
Engine

149.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel)

138.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel)

138.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel)

149.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel)
Combined MPG
0 0 26 0
Size
185.4" length, 55.5" height 170.9" length, 57.9" height 177.2" length, 57.9" height 186.2" length, 55.5" height
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive

Exterior color
Exterior color

Interior color
Interior color

Beige

Gray

Beige

Gray

Gray

Anthracite

Gray

Transmissions
Transmissions

M/T

5-Speed M/T

M/T

5-Speed M/T

M/T

5-Speed M/T

M/T

5-Speed M/T

Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size Midsize Midsize Compact

Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Alloy Steel Steel
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 6.0 in 16 x 6 in 15 x -TBD- in 15 x 6 in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Alloy Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size
15 x 6.0 in 16 x 6 in 15 x -TBD- in 15 x 6 in
Spare Wheel Size
15 x 4.0 in N/A N/A -
Spare Wheel Material
-TBD - N/A - -

Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90 90 N/A 95
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
550 540 N/A -

Engine
Displacement
2.4L/146 2.0L/121 2.0L/122 2.4L/144
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
156 @ 3000 136 @ 4500 136 @ 4500 159 @ 4500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
149 @ 5500 138 @ 6000 138 @ 6000 149 @ 6000

Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined
N/A N/A 26 MPG N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy
30 MPG 33 MPG 30 MPG 28 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Cruising Range - City
378.40 mi 362.50 mi 322.00 mi 361.20 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City
22 MPG 25 MPG 23 MPG 21 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy
516.00 mi 478.50 mi 420.00 mi 481.60 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City
N/A N/A N/A N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy
N/A N/A N/A N/A

Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Dual-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Independent Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double-wishbone MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Independent Independent Independent

Brakes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes - Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.9 x -TBD- in 10.8 x 1.0 in 10.8 x -TBD- in 10.1 x -TBD- in
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Brake Type
Pwr-Assisted Pwr Pwr Power
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
- Yes - -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
- 10.2 x 0.4 in - -

Fuel Tank
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17.2 gal 14.5 gal 14.0 gal 17.2 gal

Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.92 2.8 2.8 N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
34.4 ft 33.2 ft 33.3 ft N/A
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
20.8 ft N/A N/A N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14.1 13.7 N/A 14.1

Tires
Rear Tire Size
P205/60HR15 P205/50R16 P195/60R15 P205/60R15
Front Tire Size
P205/60HR15 P205/50R16 P195/60R15 P205/60R15
Spare Tire Size
Compact N/A N/A -

Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2000 lbs - - N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs - - N/A

Weight Information
Base Curb Weight
3072 lbs 2952 lbs 2701-2826 lbs 3157 lbs

Dimensions
Second Head Room
37.6 in 38.8 in 38.2 in 37.6 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71.6 in 68.3 in 68.3 in 71.7 in
Front Leg Room
43.3 in 42.8 in 42.8 in 43.3 in
Passenger Volume
100.0 ft³ 97.0 ft³ 97.0 ft³ 100 ft³
Track Width, Rear
59.8 in 58.5 in 58.5 in 59.8 in
Front Head Room
39.3 in 40.0 in 40.0 in 39.0 in
Height, Overall
55.5 in 57.9 in 57.9 in 55.5 in
Front Shoulder Room
56.9 in 55.1 in 55.1 in 56.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in 102.8 in 102.8 in 106.3 in
Second Leg Room
36.2 in 35.4 in 35.4 in 36.2 in
Second Hip Room
54.3 in 53.9 in 53.9 in 54.4 in
Trunk Volume
113 ft³ N/A 12.2 ft³ 13.6 ft³
Front Hip Room
55.9 in 52.4 in 52.4 in 55.8 in
Second Shoulder Room
55.7 in 53.9 in 53.9 in 55.7 in
Min Ground Clearance
6.34 in 6.3 in 6.3 in 6.1 in
Track Width, Front
60.9 in 58.9 in 58.9 in 60.6 in
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5 5
Length, Overall
185.4 in 170.9 in 177.2 in 186.2 in
Liftover Height
27.1 in N/A N/A N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
- 18.3 ft³ - -
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
- 52.8 ft³ - -

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