Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
22 mpg City/27 mpg Hwy
Engine
Turbocharged Gas I4, 2.0L
EPA Class
2WD Sport Utility Vehicles
Style Name
2WD 4dr Auto LE
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
Sport Utility
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission w/OD -inc: Tiptronic sport mode, dynamic shift program (DSP)
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
2WD Sport Utility Vehicles
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3433
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Leg Room (in)
40.1
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.8
Passenger Volume (ft³)
95.3
Second Head Room (in)
39.0
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56.2
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Head Room (in)
39.1
Second Leg Room (in)
35.8
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
102.5
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.9
Height, Overall (in)
66.4
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD -
Length, Overall (in)
174.3
Min Ground Clearance (in)
6.9
Track Width, Front (in)
61.8
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.2
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
56.1
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
23.8
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.8
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
27
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
207 @ 1700-5000
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
200 @ 5100-6000
Displacement
2.0L/121
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.95
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.16
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.69
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.30
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.42
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.86
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA
Trans Type
6
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.56
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.3 x 0.5
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.3 x 1.0
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14.7
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.8
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
145/80R18
Front Tire Size
P215/65R16
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P215/65R16
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy
Spare Wheel Size (in)
18 x - TBD -
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA
Suspension Type - Rear
Four-link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD -
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
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 (ABS) disc brakes
Comfort brake assistant
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
Intelligent crash response system (ICRS)
Engine braking assist (EBA)
Hydraulic brake assist (HBA)
Trailer roll stability program
Anti-intrusion side door beams
Crash-optimized front end
Daytime running lights
Dual front airbags
Dual front side-impact airbags
Front/rear side curtain airbags
3-point height adjustable safety belts for all seating positions...
LATCH child restraint system
Child safety rear door locks
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Comfort brake assistant
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
Intelligent crash response system (ICRS)
Engine braking assist (EBA)
Hydraulic brake assist (HBA)
Trailer roll stability program
Anti-intrusion side door beams
Crash-optimized front end
Daytime running lights
Dual front airbags
Dual front side-impact airbags
Front/rear side curtain airbags
3-point height adjustable safety belts for all seating positions...
LATCH child restraint system
Child safety rear door locks
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
36,000
Basic Years
3
Corrosion Miles/km
Unlimited
Corrosion Years
12
Drivetrain Miles/km
60,000
Drivetrain Years
5
Maintenance Miles/km
36,000
Maintenance Note
Carefree Maintenance Program
Maintenance Years
3
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
36,000
Roadside Assistance Years
3
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
11.1
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
330
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
220
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2200
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