Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
19 mpg City/29 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas/Ethanol V6, 3.6L
EPA Class
Mid-Size
Style Name
4dr Sdn R/T
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
4dr Car
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission w/Autostick
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3607
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
52.6
Front Leg Room (in)
42.4
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.0
Passenger Volume (ft³)
100.2
Second Head Room (in)
38.3
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56.3
Second Hip Room (in)
52.8
Front Head Room (in)
40.0
Second Leg Room (in)
36.2
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
108.9
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.7
Height, Overall (in)
58.4
Length, Overall (in)
192.6
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.2
Track Width, Front (in)
61.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.8
Liftover Height (in)
30.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
13.5
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.9
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
29
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
ERB
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
260 @ 4400
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Type
Gas/Ethanol V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
283 @ 6400
Displacement
3.6L/220
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.12
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/manual shift
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.16
Trans Order Code
DG2
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.84
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.21
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Trans Type
6
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.28
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.3 x 0.4
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.5 x 1.0
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.7
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.7
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.9
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
TQP
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Tire Size
P225/50R18
Rear Tire Order Code
TQP
Rear Tire Size
P225/50R18
Spare Tire Order Code
TBC
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
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
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
Yes
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
No
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
Electronic stability program
Traction control
Front advanced multi-stage airbags -inc: front passenger...
Supplemental front seat side airbags
Supplemental front & rear side-curtain airbags
Supplemental side airbags
Front height adjustable shoulder belts
Rear center 3-point seat belt
Active head restraints
Child seat anchor system, LATCH ready
Child seat upper tether anchors
Rear door child protection locks
Tire pressure monitoring display
Inside trunk emergency release
Dual-note horn
Traction control
Front advanced multi-stage airbags -inc: front passenger...
Supplemental front seat side airbags
Supplemental front & rear side-curtain airbags
Supplemental side airbags
Front height adjustable shoulder belts
Rear center 3-point seat belt
Active head restraints
Child seat anchor system, LATCH ready
Child seat upper tether anchors
Rear door child protection locks
Tire pressure monitoring display
Inside trunk emergency release
Dual-note horn
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
36,000
Basic Years
3
Corrosion Miles/km
100,000
Corrosion Years
5
Drivetrain Miles/km
100,000
Drivetrain Years
5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
36,000
Roadside Assistance Years
3
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
10.3
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
525
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
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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