Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
29 mpg City/41 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas I4, 2.0L
EPA Class
Compact
Style Name
2dr Cpe Competition
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
2
Body Style
2dr Car
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2461
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
50.3
Front Leg Room (in)
42.5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.8
Passenger Volume (ft³)
91.2
Second Head Room (in)
36.5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
52.0
Second Hip Room (in)
53.9
Front Head Room (in)
39.6
Second Leg Room (in)
35.1
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
104.0
Track Width, Rear (in)
57.4
Height, Overall (in)
54.9
Length, Overall (in)
171.8
Min Ground Clearance (in)
6.0
Track Width, Front (in)
57.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
67.5
Liftover Height (in)
29.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
11.8
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
12.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
29
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
41
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
ECC
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
133 @ 5500
Fuel System
SMPI
Engine Type
Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
150 @ 6500
Displacement
2.0L/122
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
8.5
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.54
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.03
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.94
Trans Order Code
DD4
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.13
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.42
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.81
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Type
5
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.36
Brakes
Brake Type
Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Brake ABS System
NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.1 x 0.8
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
7.9 x 1.5
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
18.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.2
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
T115/70D14
Front Tire Size
P175/70R14
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P175/70R14
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
14 x 5.5
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
14 x 5.5
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in)
14 x 4.0
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
32
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
Chapman Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.79
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
32
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
No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
No
Brakes-ABS
No
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
No
Daytime Running Lights
No
Traction Control
No
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
No
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
No
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
No
Other Features
Passive driver & front passenger "Next Generation" airbag...
Front height adjustable 3-point safety belts
Side guard door beams
Single low-note horn
Front height adjustable 3-point safety belts
Side guard door beams
Single low-note horn
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
36,000
Basic Years
3
Drivetrain Miles/km
36,000
Drivetrain Years
3
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
100,000
Roadside Assistance Years
5
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
6.8
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
450
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
83
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
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