Technical specifications
| Clear list | Iran Khodro Samand | Kia Spectra |
| Totals | Iran Khodro Samand 1.8 × | Kia Spectra 1.6 × |
| Mark | Iran Khodro | Kia |
| Model | Samand 1.8 | Spectra 1.6 |
| Year | 2002 | 2004 |
| Number of doors/seats | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Unladen Weight | 1200 | 1170 |
| Gross Weight Limit | - | 1720 |
| Top Speed, km/h | 180 | 186 |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | - | 11 |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.5 | 5.1 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 500 | 345 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Iran Khodro Samand 1.8 × | Kia Spectra 1.6 × |
| Length | 4500 | 4480 |
| Width | 1720 | 1735 |
| Height | 1460 | 1470 |
| Wheelbase | 2670 | 2610 |
| Front/rear Track | 1440/1450 | 1495/1485 |
| Ground clearance | 180 | 160 |
| Engine specifications | Iran Khodro Samand 1.8 × | Kia Spectra 1.6 × |
| Type | petrol Injection | petrol Injection |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1761 | 1599 |
| Compression ratio | 9.3 | 10 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 83х81.4 | 76.5х87 |
| Number of valves | 8 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 100/6000 | 105/5800 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 153/3000 | 143/4500 |
| Transmission specifications | Iran Khodro Samand 1.8 × | Kia Spectra 1.6 × |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual / 4-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Iran Khodro Samand 1.8 × | Kia Spectra 1.6 × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | Dependent suspensions (Torsion beam) | MacPherson strut |
| Tire Size | 185/65 R15, 195/55 R16 | 195/60/15 |
| Disk | 4x108 ET27 d65.1
| 4x100 ET45 d56,1
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| Brakes specifications | Iran Khodro Samand 1.8 × | Kia Spectra 1.6 × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Drums | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Iran Khodro Samand 1.8 × | Kia Spectra 1.6 × |
| City | - | 9.1 |
| Highway | - | 5.5 |
| Combined | - | 6.8 |
| Fuel | 92 | 95 |
| Tank, L | 70 | 55 |
| Clear list | Iran Khodro Samand | Kia Spectra |
