4-Door Sedan 2.3L
MSRP: $30,450
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Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
23 mpg City/30 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas I4, 2.3L
EPA Class
Compact
Style Name
C230 Sedan
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
4dr Car
Transmission
5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, adaptive controls, OD
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3195
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.3
Passenger Volume (ft³)
89.8
Second Head Room (in)
37.0
Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.6
Second Hip Room (in)
53.9
Front Head Room (in)
37.2
Second Leg Room (in)
32.8
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
52.8
Front Leg Room (in)
41.5
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in)
177.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD -
Track Width, Front (in)
58.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
67.7
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Wheelbase (in)
105.9
Track Width, Rear (in)
57.6
Height, Overall (in)
56.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
11.6
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.4
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
30
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
23
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Type
Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
148 @ 5500
Displacement
2.3L/140
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
162 @ 4000
Fuel System
SFI
Transmission
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.27
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.41
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.1 (1.9 Winter Mode)
Trans Description Cont. Again
Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.83
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Type
5
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.49
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.93
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
Brakes
Brake ABS System
4 Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.2 x 0.87
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Brake Type
Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.2 x 0.35
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.85
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.2
Steering Type
Pwr Recirculating Ball
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.2
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
195/65HR15
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
Full-Size
Front Tire Size
195/65HR15
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
15 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Full-Size
Front Wheel Size (in)
15 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
5-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)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
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
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
No
Traction Control
No
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
Anti-lock brake system
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system
Adjustable 3-point front shoulder belts w/dual emergency...
Outboard 3-point rear seat belts w/automatically adjusting...
Lockable reel mechanism for child seat restraint
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system
Adjustable 3-point front shoulder belts w/dual emergency...
Outboard 3-point rear seat belts w/automatically adjusting...
Lockable reel mechanism for child seat restraint
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
50,000
Basic Years
4
Roadside Assistance Note
24-hour roadside assistance Towing for warranty covered breakdowns
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
10.0
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90.0
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
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