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ENGINE

Type

DOHC CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing)

Materials

Cast Iron block and aluminum head

Displacement

2.0 liters / 1,975 cc

Horsepower

138 @ 6,000 rpm (ULEV)

132 @ 6,000 rpm (PZEV)

Torque

136 lb-ft @ 4,600 (ULEV)

133 lb-ft @ 4,600 (PZEV)

Valves per cylinder

4

TRANSMISSION

5-speed manual

Gear ratios                 

GLS   

SE

First

3.31:1

3.31:1

Second

1.96:1

1.96:1

Third

1.26:1

1.26:1

Fourth

0.98:1

0.98:1

Fifth

0.78:1

0.78:1

Reverse

3.58:1

3.58:1

Final drive

4.19:1

4.19:1

 

4-speed automatic

Gear ratios       

GLS   

SE

First

2.92:1

2.92:1

Second

1.55:1

1.55:1

Third

1.00:1

1.00:1

Fourth

0.71:1

0.71:1

Fifth

-

-

Reverse

2.48:1

2.48:1

Final drive

3.85:1

3.85:1

SUSPENSION

Front

Independent, MacPherson struts with coil springs, gas shock absorbers and 23mm stabilizer bar

Rear     

Independent, multi-link, gas shock absorbers and 17mm stabilizer bar

STEERING

Type

Power-assisted rack-and-pinion, motor driven

Overall Ratio  

15.37:1

Turns, lock to lock     

3.13

Turning circle  

33.9 ft (curb to curb)

BRAKES/TIRES/WHEELS

Front

10.8-inch ventilated disc

Rear

10.3-inch solid disc

ABS

4-channels, 4-sensors with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Tires 

GLS: P195/65TR15

SE: P205/55HR16

Wheels

GLS: 15-inch steel with full wheel cover

SE: 16-inch alloy, Euroflange

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase

104.3 in.

Overall length

177.4 in.

Overall width

69.9 in.

Overall height

58.3 in.

Track width (front/rear), GLS

60.7 in. / 60.7 in.

Track width (front/rear), SE

60.2 in. / 60.1 in.

Minimum Ground Clearance

5.9 in.

Coefficient of Drag

0.32

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Head room       

Front

40.0 in

Rear

37.6 in.

Leg room                     

Front

43.5 in.

Rear

35.0 in.

Shoulder room                         

Front

55.6 in.

Rear

55.1 in.

Hip room                     

Front

54.2 in.

Rear

54.0 in.

EPA VOLUME (cubic feet)

EPA passenger volume           

97.9

EPA cargo (trunk) volume      

14.2

EPA total volume       

112.1

CAPACITIES

Fuel

14.0 gallons

Oil

4.2 quarts

Coolant          

7.0 quarts

MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY

 Towing (w/ trailer brakes)

1,500 pounds

 Towing (w/out trailer brakes)

750 pounds

CURB WEIGHT

5-speed manual          

2,723 to 2,751 pounds

4-speed automatic      

2,747 to 2,895 pounds

EPA FUEL ECONOMY

City

Highway

5-speed manual          

24

33

4-speed automatic      

25

33