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SPECIFICATIONS
TRIM
MSRP
LX $13,695
EX $15,995
SX $17,495
ENGINES
Type:
1,998cc Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 156 at 6,200
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 144 at 4,300
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 86.0 x 86.0
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 25 - 27 (5AT) / 34 - 36 (5AT)
Available with: EX; LX
 
Type:
2,359cc Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 173 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 168 at 4,000
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 88.0 x 97.0
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 22 - 23 (AT) / 31 - 32 (MT)
Available with: SX
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.31, 1.96, 1.19, 0.91, 0.70
Final Drive: 4.18
Available with: LX; EX
 
Type:
4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.92, 1.55, 1.00, 0.71
Final Drive: 3.68
Available with: LX; EX
 
Type:
6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.27, 1.93, 1.64, 1.22, 1.03, 0.83
Final Drive: 4.06 (1st, 2nd; Reverse), 2.96 (all other gears)
Available with: SX
 
Type:
5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.94, 2.09, 1.35, 0.96, 0.71
Final Drive: 3.10
Available with: SX; EX with Fuel Economy Package
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Front-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Torsion beam; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
11.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
11.8 in. power-assisted vented discs (SX)
Rear:
10.3 in. power-assisted discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
2,707
2,853 (SX)
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 13.7
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
33.8
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
178.3
Width [in.]:
69.9
Height [in.]:
57.5
Wheelbase [in.]: 104.3
Front Track [in.]: 61.3
Rear Track [in.]: 61.6
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.29
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
96.8
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
40.0
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.8
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
43.3
Rear Legroom [in.]: 35.0
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
55.7
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 54.7
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
53.0
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 53.3
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
14.7