Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
25 mpg City/36 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas I4, 1.8L
EPA Class
Compact
Style Name
DX Automatic Coupe
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
2
Body Style
2dr Car
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission w/OD
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2650
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in)
42.6
Second Shoulder Room (in)
52.1
Passenger Volume (ft³)
83.7
Second Head Room (in)
35.1
Front Shoulder Room (in)
53.9
Second Hip Room (in)
49.2
Front Head Room (in)
38.0
Second Leg Room (in)
30.3
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
53.0
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
53.5
Length, Overall (in)
174.8
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD -
Track Width, Front (in)
59.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
68.9
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Wheelbase (in)
104.3
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
11.5
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
13.2
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
36
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
25
Performance Specs
Engine
Fuel System
MPFI
Engine Type
Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
140 @ 6300
Displacement
1.8L/110
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
128 @ 4300
Transmission
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.72
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.44
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.53
Reverse Ratio (:1)
1.96
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.53
Trans Type
5
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.02
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.67
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.3 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
7.9 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
NA
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
13.62
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.73
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size
P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P195/65HR15
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
15 x 6
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact
Front Wheel Size (in)
15 x 6
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.0
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
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
No
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Traction Control
No
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
No
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
No
Other Features
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake...
Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags
Dual front side-impact airbags w/passenger side occupant...
Side curtain airbags, front & rear
3-point seat belts in all seating positions-inc: front automatic...
Outboard lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Emergency trunk release
Side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights
Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags
Dual front side-impact airbags w/passenger side occupant...
Side curtain airbags, front & rear
3-point seat belts in all seating positions-inc: front automatic...
Outboard lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Emergency trunk release
Side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
36,000
Basic Years
3
Corrosion Miles/km
Unlimited
Corrosion Years
5
Drivetrain Miles/km
60,000
Drivetrain Years
5
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.5
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
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