Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
26 mpg City/36 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas I4, 2.0L
EPA Class
Compact Cars
Style Name
4dr Sdn Auto EX
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
4dr Car
Transmission
6-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Cars
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2791
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.7
Passenger Volume (ft³)
96.8
Second Head Room (in)
37.6
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.7
Second Hip Room (in)
53.3
Front Head Room (in)
40.0
Second Leg Room (in)
35.0
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
53.0
Front Leg Room (in)
43.3
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in)
178.3
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.9
Track Width, Front (in)
61.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
69.9
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Wheelbase (in)
104.3
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.6
Height, Overall (in)
57.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
14.7
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
13.7
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
36
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
29
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Type
Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
156 @ 6200
Displacement
2.0L/122
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
144 @ 4300
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.38
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.88
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.63
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.38
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Trans Type
6
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.80
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.21
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.77
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
Brakes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.0 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.3 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14.2
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.89
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
33.9
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
- TBD -
Rear Tire Size
P195/65R15
Spare Tire Order Code
- TBD -
Front Tire Order Code
- TBD -
Spare Tire Size
- TBD -
Front Tire Size
P195/65R15
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
15 x 5.5
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in)
15 x 5.5
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD -
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
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
No
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Brake assist system (BAS)
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
Electronic stability control (ESC) w/traction control system...
Front/rear crumple zones
5-MPH bumpers
Side impact door beams
Dual front advanced airbags -inc: passenger occupancy sensor
Front seat side mounted airbags
Full-length side curtain airbags
3-point height-adjustable front seat belts w/pretensioners &...
3-point rear seat belts for all positions
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Impact-absorbing steering column
Internal emergency trunk release
Rear child safety door locks
Brake assist system (BAS)
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
Electronic stability control (ESC) w/traction control system...
Front/rear crumple zones
5-MPH bumpers
Side impact door beams
Dual front advanced airbags -inc: passenger occupancy sensor
Front seat side mounted airbags
Full-length side curtain airbags
3-point height-adjustable front seat belts w/pretensioners &...
3-point rear seat belts for all positions
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Impact-absorbing steering column
Internal emergency trunk release
Rear child safety door locks
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
60,000
Basic Years
5
Corrosion Miles/km
100,000
Corrosion Years
5
Drivetrain Miles/km
100,000
Drivetrain Years
10
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
60,000
Roadside Assistance Note
24-hour roadside assistance
Roadside Assistance Years
5
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
6.3
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
550
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
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