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ENGINE

Type

DOHC CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing) 4-cylinder (transverse mounted)

Materials

Cast iron black/aluminum head

Bore x stroke

76.5 x 87.0 mm

Compression ratio

10.0:1

Displacement

1.6 liters / 1,599 cc

Horsepower

110 @ 6,000 rpm

Torque

106 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm

Valves per cylinder

4

TRANSMISSION

5-speed manual

Gear ratios                 

First

3.615:1

Second

2.053:1

Third

1.370:1

Fourth

1.031:1

Fifth

0.837:1

Reverse

3.583:1

Final drive

4.056:1

 

4-speed automatic

Gear ratios       

First

2.846:1

Second

1.581:1

Third

1.00:1

Fourth

0.685:1

Fifth

-

Reverse

2.176:1

Final drive

4.041:1

SUSPENSION

Front

Independent, MacPherson strut with coil springs, gas shock absorbers, and stabilizer bar (21.0 mm, SE 24.0 mm)

Rear     

Coupled torsion beam axle with coil springs and gas shock absorbers

Front & Rear

Sport-tuned suspension (standard on SE trim)

STEERING

Type

Power-assisted rack and pinion, Engine-RPM-sensing

Overall Ratio  

15.5:1

Turns, lock to lock     

3.01:1

Turning diameter         

33.1 ft (curb to curb)

BRAKES/TIRES/WHEELS

GLS

GS

SE

Front

10.1-in. disc vented with floating caliper and pad wear sensor

Rear

Drum

ABS

OPT GLS/STD SE : 4 wheels, 4 channels with Electronic Brake-force Distribution

GS : N/A

Tires 

P185/65HR14
OPT P195/55VR15

P175/70TR14

P205/45VR16

Wheels

14-in. steel with full wheel covers
15-in. alloy wheels (opt)

16-in. alloy wheels

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase

98.4 in.

Overall length (GLS / GS, SE)

168.5 / 159.3 in.

Overall width

66.7 in.

Overall height

57.9 in.

Tread width (front/rear)

57.9 / 57.5 in.

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS  

GLS

GS

SE

Head room

 

Front

39.6 in.

39.6 in.

39.6 in.

Rear

37.8 in.

37.8 in.

37.8 in.

Leg room

 

Front

42.8 in.

42.8 in.

42.8 in.

Rear

34.3 in.

34.3 in.

34.3 in.

Shoulder room

 

Front

53.5 in

53.5 in

53.5 in

Rear

53.1 in.

53.1 in.

53.1 in.

Hip room       

 

Front

50.6 in.

50.2 in

50.2 in

Rear

49.6 in.

48.8 in.

48.8 in.

EPA passenger volume           

92.2 in.

EPA cargo volume     

12.4 in.

15.9 in.

15.9 in.

EPA total volume       

104.6 in.

108.1 in.

108.1 in.

CAPACITIES

Fuel

11.9 gallons

Oil

3.5 quarts

Coolant          

5.7 quarts

CURB WEIGHT     

GLS

GS

SE

5-speed manual          

2365 lbs.

2467 lbs.

2496 lbs.

4-speed automatic      

2403 lbs.

2504 lbs.

2533 lbs.

FUEL ECONOMY

City

Highway

4-speed automatic

24

33

5-speed manual

27

32