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Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
18 mpg City/28 mpg Hwy
Engine
Turbocharged Gas I5, 2.5L
EPA Class
Subcompact
Style Name
2dr Conv T5
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Doors
2
Body Style
Convertible
Transmission
5-speed Geartronic automatic transmission
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Subcompact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3858
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in)
42.3
Second Shoulder Room (in)
47.0
Passenger Volume (ft³)
84
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
Passenger Capacity
4
Front Hip Room (in)
53.1
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
55.1
Length, Overall (in)
181.7
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.5
Track Width, Front (in)
61.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.3
Liftover Height (in)
26.8
Wheelbase (in)
103.9
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
12.8
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.4
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
28
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
21
Performance Specs
Engine
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I5
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
227 @ 5000
Displacement
2.5L/154
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
236 @ 2300
Transmission
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.34
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.27
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.03
Reverse Ratio (:1)
5.11
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.02
Trans Type
5
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.98
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.66
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
Four Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x 1.0
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.0 x 0.4
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.7
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
39.2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.58
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size
P235/45VR17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P235/45VR17
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Material
NA
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.91
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.87
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- 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
No
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
No
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
Yes
Fog Lamps
Yes
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) -inc: electronic brake...
Dynamic stability & traction control (DSTC)
Daytime running lights
Driver/front passenger dual stage airbags w/passenger weight...
Side impact protection system (SIPS) -inc: driver/front...
3-point seat belts -inc: pretensioners for all seating positions
Overhead-mounted seat belt reminder lights
ISOFIX child seat attachments
Emergency trunk release
Tire pressure monitoring system
Driver/front passenger whiplash protection system (WHIPS)
Rollover protection system (ROPS) -inc: automatic rear roll bars
Dynamic stability & traction control (DSTC)
Daytime running lights
Driver/front passenger dual stage airbags w/passenger weight...
Side impact protection system (SIPS) -inc: driver/front...
3-point seat belts -inc: pretensioners for all seating positions
Overhead-mounted seat belt reminder lights
ISOFIX child seat attachments
Emergency trunk release
Tire pressure monitoring system
Driver/front passenger whiplash protection system (WHIPS)
Rollover protection system (ROPS) -inc: automatic rear roll bars
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
Maintenance Miles/km
36,000
Maintenance Years
1
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years
4
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000
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