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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINES
Type:
1,799cc Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: SOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 140 at 6,300
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 128 at 4,300
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 81.0 x 87.3
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Redline: 6,800
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 25 - 26 (MT) / 34 - 36 (AT)
Available with: DX; LX; EX
 
Type:
1,998cc Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 197 at 7,800
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 139 at 6,100
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 86.0 x 86.0
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Redline: 8,000
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 21 / 29
Available with: Si
 
Type:
1,799cc Inline-4 natural gas; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: SOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 113 at 6,300
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 109 at 4,300
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 81.0 x 87.3
Compression Ratio: 12.5:1
Redline: 6,300
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 24 / 36
Available with: GX
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.14, 1.87, 1.24, 0.95, 0.73
Final Drive: 4.29
Available with: except GX; Si
 
Type:
5-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.67, 1.53, 1.02, 0.72, 0.53
Final Drive: 4.44
Available with: except Si
 
Type:
6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.23, 2.13, 1.52, 1.15, 0.92, 0.66
Final Drive: 4.77
Available with: Si
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Front-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Double Wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
10.3 in. power-assisted vented discs
11.8 in. power-assisted vented discs (Si)
11.1 in. power-assisted vented discs (GX)
Rear:
7.9 in. power-assisted drums
10.2 in. power-assisted discs (EX; Si)
8.7 in. power-assisted drums (GX)
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
2,628 - 2,945
Weight distribution: 60 / 40
59 / 41 (GX)
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 13.2
8.0 (GX)
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
34.8
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
176.7
177.8 (Mugen Si)
Width [in.]:
69.0
Height [in.]:
56.5
55.9 (Mugen Si)
Wheelbase [in.]: 106.3
Front Track [in.]: 59.0
Rear Track [in.]: 60.2
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
90.9
88.4 (EX; Si)
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
39.4
38.1 (EX; Si)
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.4
36.7 (EX; Si)
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
42.2
Rear Legroom [in.]: 34.6
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
53.7
53.6 (EX; Si)
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 52.4
52.3 (EX; Si)
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
51.9
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 51.0
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
12.0
6.0 (GX)