2009
Kia Spectra5

Starts at:
$16,695
Shop options
New 2009 Kia Spectra5
See ratings
Consumer rating
Owner reviewed vehicle score
Not rated
Safety rating
NHTSA tested vehicle score
Consumer rating
Owner reviewed vehicle score
Not rated
Safety rating
NHTSA tested vehicle score
Shop Cars.com
Browse cars & save your favorites
Dealers near you
Find & contact a dealership near you
no listings

We're not finding any listings in your area.
Change your location or search Cars.com to see more!

Change location

Available trims

See the differences side-by-side to compare trims.
  • 5dr HB Man Spectra5
    Starts at
    $16,695
    23 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs
  • 5dr HB Auto Spectra5
    Starts at
    $17,695
    24 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs

Photo & video gallery

2009 Kia Spectra5 2009 Kia Spectra5 2009 Kia Spectra5 2009 Kia Spectra5 2009 Kia Spectra5 2009 Kia Spectra5 2009 Kia Spectra5 2009 Kia Spectra5 2009 Kia Spectra5 2009 Kia Spectra5 2009 Kia Spectra5 2009 Kia Spectra5 2009 Kia Spectra5 2009 Kia Spectra5 2009 Kia Spectra5

Notable features

Hatchback body style
2.0-liter four-cylinder
Manual or automatic
Six standard airbags
Sport-tuned suspension

The good & the bad

The good

Maneuverability and driving ease
Passenger room
Ride comfort
Quietness
Fuel economy

The bad

Engine noise on hard acceleration
Rear legroom for tall passengers
Minimal ground clearance
ABS not standard
Resale value
See all specifications

Safety review

Based on the 2009 Kia Spectra5 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal passenger
5/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
4/5
Side rear passenger
4/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6 years or newer / less than 80,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles
Dealer certification
165-point inspection
See all CPO program details

Consumer reviews

100% of drivers recommend this car
5.0 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
Write a review
Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.3
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0

Most recent

By Harry jackman from Miami
Owns this car
January 9, 2025

Tengo mi spectra 2007 excelente carro llevo 3 años y

Tengo mi spectra 2007 excelente carro llevo 3 años y estoy súper bien con mi carro recomiendo 100% el que esté pensando en comprar un carro de uso este es el ideal!!!!
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No
By Simplicity208 from Boise Idaho
Owns this car
July 21, 2017

Love my Spectra5

I have had my Spectra5 for many years. Throughout, it has been super reliable and has needed very little maintenance. Really appreciate that it drives the same every day - it has a few quirks, but those never change - you just get in and go. I get 30 mpg city driving (no freeways) if I don't lead-foot, and 22 mpg if I do. This little love of a car holds tons of stuff, and has been such a charm. The turning radius is great, and it's peppy enough to get me around through traffic just fine. Great visibility as there are minimal blind spots. My only qualm is that it's a little lower to the ground than I'd like. It's now got 176,000 miles, and still just perfect: engine purrs, no oil leaks, no loud noise on acceleration (not sure what others are reporting), transmission and drive-train are perfect, and if you let your hands off the steering wheel, it stays straight in your lane with no pulling. My Kia (even after all these miles) runs like a top. Only maintenance has been a new battery, timing chain replaced (as scheduled maintenance), regular oil changes each 5,000 miles (synthetic). Currently hoping to replace it for another Spectra5 with fewer miles (these cars are hard to find but a real gem if you can find one). Despite the report is that the resale value is low, quite a few folks are waiting in the wings to take this car away if/when I ever sell it - that's because I do brag occasionally about how great my little Spectra5 is. So, I will have no issue selling this car to another buyer for a good price as there's absolutely nothing wrong with it. Plus, it's really cute and still looks modern, despite it being 8 years old now. Other friends of mine are either paying a lot in gas, have car payments, or constantly fixing this or that. Not me. My little car is paid for, demands no repairs, and is super-cheap to drive. Besides, it's a stylish, simple, cheap way to get around! Just love-love-love my little no-drama Kia!!
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
1 person out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No
See all reviews

Kia dealers near you

See all Kia dealers near you

FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2009 Kia Spectra5?

The 2009 Kia Spectra5 is available in 1 trim level:

  • Spectra5 (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2009 Kia Spectra5?

The 2009 Kia Spectra5 offers up to 23 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 2009 Kia Spectra5 reliable?

The 2009 Kia Spectra5 has an average reliability rating of 5.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2009 Kia Spectra5 owners.

Is the 2009 Kia Spectra5 a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2009 Kia Spectra5. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

5.0 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.3
  • Performance: 4.0
  • Value: 5.0
  • Exterior: 5.0
  • Reliability: 5.0
Your list was successfully saved.
Your comparisons
 
 
 
 
Save list Compare