2005 Kia Spectra MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2005 Kia Spectra.

The 2005 Kia Spectra has 2 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2005 Kia Spectra Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2005 Kia Spectra Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2005 Kia Spectra Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2005 Kia Spectra is 25 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L252131
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L252230

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2005 Kia Spectra?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2005 Kia Spectra is $2,500.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2005 Kia Spectra to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,000 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,500spend $1,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,500spend $1,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2005 Kia Spectra Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2005 Kia Spectra will consume in one year is 12 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L12

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2005 Kia Spectra Emit?

The 2005 Kia Spectra will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2005 Kia Spectra.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2005 Kia Spectra model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2005 Kia Spectra Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG31
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2005 Kia Spectra Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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