Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
21 mpg City/32 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas/Ethanol 4-cyl, 2.4L
EPA Class
Compact
Style Name
4dr Sdn
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
4dr Car
Transmission
Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive includes Driver Shift Control
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact
Number of Passenger Doors
4
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3300
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
53.7
Front Leg Room (in)
42.0
Second Shoulder Room (in)
52.9
Passenger Volume (ft³)
95.0
Second Head Room (in)
37.8
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.1
Second Hip Room (in)
51.9
Front Head Room (in)
38.3
Second Leg Room (in)
34.3
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
105.7
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.7
Height, Overall (in)
58.4
Length, Overall (in)
183.9
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD -
Track Width, Front (in)
60.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.4
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
14.0
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.6
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
32
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
LEA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
171 @ 4900
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Engine Type
Gas/Ethanol 4-cyl
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
180 @ 6700
Displacement
2.4L/145
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.58
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/manual shift
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.23
Trans Order Code
MH8
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.96
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.84
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Trans Type
6
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.5 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.0
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.8
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
RJ0
Spare Tire Size
T115/70R16
Front Tire Size
P235/45R18
Rear Tire Order Code
RJ0
Rear Tire Size
P235/45R18
Spare Tire Order Code
ZAD
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
16 x 4.0
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA
Suspension Type - Rear
Z-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.00
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA
Safety Features
Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver
Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger
Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off)
No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear
Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
Yes
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
Yes
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
StabiliTrak, stability control system with Traction Control
Daytime Running Lamps
Air bags, frontal driver and frontal front passenger,...
Air bags, knee, driver and front passenger (Always use safety...
Safety belts, 3-point, driver and front passenger,...
Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions
LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren) for...
Door locks, rear child security, power
Tire Pressure Monitor
Trunk emergency release handle
OnStar, 6 months of Directions and Connections plan includes...
Automatic Crash Response
Stolen Vehicle Assistance
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Daytime Running Lamps
Air bags, frontal driver and frontal front passenger,...
Air bags, knee, driver and front passenger (Always use safety...
Safety belts, 3-point, driver and front passenger,...
Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions
LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren) for...
Door locks, rear child security, power
Tire Pressure Monitor
Trunk emergency release handle
OnStar, 6 months of Directions and Connections plan includes...
Automatic Crash Response
Stolen Vehicle Assistance
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
50,000
Basic Years
4
Corrosion Miles/km
Unlimited
Corrosion Years
6
Drivetrain Miles/km
100,000
Drivetrain Years
5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
100,000
Roadside Assistance Years
5
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.5
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
512
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000
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