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