Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
20 mpg City/26 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas 4-Cyl, 2.5L
EPA Class
Mid-Size Station Wagon
Style Name
2.5i Automatic
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
Station Wagon
Transmission
4-speed "SPORTSHIFT" automatic transmission
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size Station Wagon
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3365
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³)
97.4
Second Head Room (in)
39.1
Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.4
Second Hip Room (in)
52.6
Front Head Room (in)
40.5
Second Leg Room (in)
33.9
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
51.0
Front Leg Room (in)
44.1
Second Shoulder Room (in)
53.7
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in)
188.7
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.4
Track Width, Front (in)
58.9
Liftover Height (in)
26.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
69.7
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
33.5
Wheelbase (in)
105.1
Track Width, Rear (in)
58.7
Height, Overall (in)
63.2
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
NA
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
67.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
66.2
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
42.2
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
33.5
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
73.0
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
32.5
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
43.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.9
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
22
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Type
Gas 4-Cyl
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
169 @ 4400
Displacement
2.5L/150
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
175 @ 6000
Fuel System
MPFI
Transmission
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
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)
4.44
Brakes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.5 x 0.94
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Brake Type
Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.6 x 0.39
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
NA
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
NA
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
NA
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.4
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
225/60VR16
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Tire Size
225/60VR16
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material
NA
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Suspension
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
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/antisquat
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
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) w/electronic brake-force...
Vehicle dynamics control (VDC)
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
Daytime running lights
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS)
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
Side curtain airbags (SRS)
Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners &...
3-point rear seatbelts on all seating positions
LATCH child safety seat anchorage system
Rear child safety locks
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Safety brake pedal system
Vehicle dynamics control (VDC)
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
Daytime running lights
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS)
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
Side curtain airbags (SRS)
Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners &...
3-point rear seatbelts on all seating positions
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)
6.7
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
490
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2700
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2700
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200
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