Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
20 mpg City/26 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas Flat 4-Cyl, 2.5L
EPA Class
Compact
Style Name
2.5i Automatic
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
4dr Car
Transmission
4-speed "SPORTSHIFT" automatic transmission
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3325
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
51.0
Front Leg Room (in)
44.1
Second Shoulder Room (in)
53.7
Passenger Volume (ft³)
90.9
Second Head Room (in)
36.5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.2
Second Hip Room (in)
52.6
Front Head Room (in)
39.5
Second Leg Room (in)
33.9
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
105.1
Track Width, Rear (in)
58.7
Height, Overall (in)
59.1
Length, Overall (in)
188.7
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.4
Track Width, Front (in)
58.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
69.7
Liftover Height (in)
26.6
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
11.4
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.9
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
169 @ 4400
Fuel System
MPFI
Engine Type
Gas Flat 4-Cyl
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
175 @ 6000
Displacement
2.5L/150
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.79
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic,
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.11
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.55
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.27
Trans Description Cont. Again
Sportshift
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Type
4
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Brakes
Brake Type
Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.6 x 0.39
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.8 x 0.94
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
NA
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.2
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Tire Size
205/50R17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
205/50R17
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7
Spare Wheel Material
NA
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/antisquat
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Lower L-Arms
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)
Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
No
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
Yes
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-force...
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
Daytime running lights
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS)
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
Front side curtain airbags (SRS)
Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners, force...
3-point rear seatbelts on all seating positions
Internal child safety trunk release
LATCH child safety seat anchorage system
Rear child safety locks
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Safety brake pedal system
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
Daytime running lights
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS)
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
Front side curtain airbags (SRS)
Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners, force...
3-point rear seatbelts on all seating positions
Internal child safety trunk release
LATCH child safety seat anchorage system
Rear child safety locks
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Safety brake pedal system
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
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
36,000
Roadside Assistance Years
3
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
6.8
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
490
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3000
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