Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
19 mpg City/24 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas I6, 3.0L
EPA Class
Sub-Compact
Style Name
2dr Cpe
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Doors
2
Body Style
2dr Car
Transmission
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD, OD-lockout, lockup torque converter, ECT-i intelligence, dual shift programs (normal & pwr modes)
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Sub-Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3561
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in)
44.1
Second Shoulder Room (in)
52.7
Passenger Volume (ft³)
75.4
Second Head Room (in)
36.1
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56.0
Second Hip Room (in)
39.2
Front Head Room (in)
38.3
Second Leg Room (in)
27.2
Passenger Capacity
4
Front Hip Room (in)
55.1
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
52.6
Length, Overall (in)
192.9
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.1
Track Width, Front (in)
59.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.9
Liftover Height (in)
30.9
Wheelbase (in)
105.9
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
9.3
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
20.6
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19
Performance Specs
Engine
Fuel System
EFI
Engine Type
Gas I6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
225 @ 6000
Displacement
3.0L/183
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
220 @ 4000
Transmission
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD,
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.705
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.272
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.531
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.393
Trans Description Cont. Again
Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Type
4
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.000
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.804
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
Four-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.6 x 1.26
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Brake Type
Pwr-Assisted
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.0 x 0.63
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.1
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17.3
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
38.1
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.1
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size
P225/55R16
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/55R16
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
P225/55R16
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.18
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
25
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.83
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
25
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
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
No
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
Yes
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
No
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
No
Other Features
Driver & front passenger air bags supplemental restraint system...
4-wheel 3-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Shift lock system w/recessed/covered shift lock button
Front/rear 3-point safety belts
Force-limiting seat belt pretensioners for front seats
Padded instrument panel
Daytime running lamps
Front/rear crumple zones
Side door beams
First aid kit located in trunk
4-wheel 3-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Shift lock system w/recessed/covered shift lock button
Front/rear 3-point safety belts
Force-limiting seat belt pretensioners for front seats
Padded instrument panel
Daytime running lamps
Front/rear crumple zones
Side door beams
First aid kit located in trunk
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
50,000
Basic Years
4
Corrosion Miles/km
Unlimited
Corrosion Years
6
Drivetrain Miles/km
70,000
Drivetrain Years
6
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
8.9
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
80
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
582
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
160
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1600
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