Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
19 mpg City/27 mpg Hwy
Engine
I5 Turbo, 2.5L
EPA Class
Compact
Style Name
2dr Cpe Auto R-Design
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Doors
2
Body Style
2dr Car
Transmission
5-speed Geartronic automatic transmission
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2970
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
4
Front Hip Room (in)
53.1
Front Leg Room (in)
42.3
Second Shoulder Room (in)
47.0
Passenger Volume (ft³)
89
Second Head Room (in)
36.4
Front Shoulder Room (in)
53.6
Second Hip Room (in)
41.5
Front Head Room (in)
38.2
Second Leg Room (in)
33.9
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
103.9
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.3
Height, Overall (in)
57.0
Length, Overall (in)
167.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.3
Track Width, Front (in)
60.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.2
Liftover Height (in)
31.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)
12.9
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)
20
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.9
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
27
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
236 @ 1500
Fuel System
PFI
Engine Type
I5 Turbo
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
227 @ 5000
Displacement
2.5L/154
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD -
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
- TBD -
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD -
Reverse Ratio (:1)
- TBD -
Trans Description Cont. Again
Geartronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD -
Trans Type
5
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD -
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.0 x 0.4
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x 1.0
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.1
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.6
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Tire Size
215/45R18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
215/45R18
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-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
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
Yes
Other Features
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake...
Driver/front passenger dual stage airbags-inc: occupant weight...
Side impact protection system (SIPS)-inc: driver/front passenger...
3-point seat belts w/pretensioners for all seating positions
ISO-FIX child seat attachments
Dynamic stability & traction control (DSTC)
Driver/front passenger whiplash protection seating system (WHIPS)
Collapsible steering column
Anti-submarine seats
Daytime running lights
Driver/front passenger dual stage airbags-inc: occupant weight...
Side impact protection system (SIPS)-inc: driver/front passenger...
3-point seat belts w/pretensioners for all seating positions
ISO-FIX child seat attachments
Dynamic stability & traction control (DSTC)
Driver/front passenger whiplash protection seating system (WHIPS)
Collapsible steering column
Anti-submarine seats
Daytime running lights
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
50,000
Basic Years
4
Corrosion Miles/km
Unlimited
Corrosion Years
12
Drivetrain Miles/km
50,000
Drivetrain Years
4
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years
4
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000
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