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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINES
Type:
1,796cc Inline-4
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing (CVVT)
Power [hp at rpm]: 138 at 6,300
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 125 at 3,800
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 80.5 x 88.2
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Redline: 6,500
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 25 - 26 (MT) / 35
 
Type:
1,364cc Inline-4 turbocharged
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing (CVVT)
Power [hp at rpm]: 138 at 4,900
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 148 at 2,500
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 72.5 x 82.6
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Redline: 6,500
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 29 / 40
Available with: LT; LTZ
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.72, 1.96, 1.32, 0.94, 0.75
Final Drive: 3.94
Available with: 1.8-liter engine
 
Type:
6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.45, 2.91, 1.89, 1.44, 1.00, 0.74
Final Drive: 3.47
Available with: 1.8-liter engine
 
Type:
6-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.82, 2.05, 1.30, 0.96, 0.74, 0.74
Final Drive: 3.65
Available with: 1.4-liter turbo engine
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Front-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Torsion beam; coil springs
 
BRAKES
Front:
10.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
9.0 in. power-assisted drums
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
2,690 (LS)
2,712 (LT)
2,776 (LTZ)
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 12.2
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
34.5
36.1 (LTZ)
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
159.0
Width [in.]:
68.3
Height [in.]:
59.7
Wheelbase [in.]: 99.4
Front Track [in.]: 59.4
Rear Track [in.]: 59.4
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
90.6
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
38.7
Rear Headroom [in.]: 38.1
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.8
Rear Legroom [in.]: 34.6
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
53.4
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 53.0
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
51.4
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 51.6
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
14.9