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- MY2002–2009
Kia Spectra MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
8 model years · 2002–2009
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Kia Spectra fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Kia Spectra for 8 model years, 2002 to 2009. Across those years its combined rating runs 22–27 MPG. The latest model year, 2009, has 2 configurations rated 26–27 MPG combined and costing $2,420–$2,510 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2002 is the 2009 Spectra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, at 27 MPG.
Kia Spectra MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-2009 Generation page | ||
| 2009 | 26–27 | $2,420–$2,510 |
| 2008 | 26–27 | $2,420–$2,510 |
| 2007 | 26 | $2,510 |
| 2006 | 25 | $2,610 |
| 2005 | 25 | $2,610 |
| 2004 | 22–25 | $2,610–$2,970 |
| 2003 | 22–24 | $2,720–$2,970 |
| 2002 | 22–24 | $2,720–$2,970 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Kia Spectra generations
1 generations between 2002 and 2009. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2009 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Kia Spectra's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Kia Spectra run 22–27 MPG across model years 2002 to 2009. The latest year, 2009, is rated 26–27 MPG.
Which Kia Spectra model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2009 Kia Spectra Spectra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2002, at 27 MPG.
How much does a Kia Spectra cost to fuel per year?
For MY2009, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,420–$2,510 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,420.
Has the Kia Spectra's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 24 MPG in 2002 to 27 MPG in 2009, 3 MPG more.
Which Kia Spectra model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2003, 2009. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.