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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINES
Type:
1,999cc Inline-4
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT)
Power [hp at rpm]: 148 at 6,500
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 135 at 4,500
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 87.5 x 83.1
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Redline: 6,500
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 24 - 25 (MT) / 33
Available with: 3i SV, Sport
 
Type:
1,998cc Inline-4
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT)
Power [hp at rpm]: 155 at 4,100
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 148 at 4,100
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 83.5 x 91.2
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Redline: 6,500
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 27 - 28 (AT) / 39 - 40 (AT)
Available with: 3i Touring, Grand Touring
 
Type:
2,489cc Inline-4
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT)
Power [hp at rpm]: 167 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 168 at 4,000
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 89.0 x 100.0
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Redline: 6,200
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 20 - 22 (AT) / 28 - 29 (AT)
Available with: 3s
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.31, 1.84, 1.31, 0.97, 0.76
Final Drive: 4.11
Available with: 3i SV, Sport
 
Type:
5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.62, 1.93, 1.29, 0.93, 0.69
Final Drive: 3.46
Available with: 3i Sport
 
Type:
6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.36, 1.95, 1.30, 0.97, 0.80, 0.65
Final Drive: 4.11
Available with: 3i Grand Touring
 
Type:
6-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.55, 2.02, 1.45, 1.00, 0.71, 0.60
Final Drive: 3.89
Available with: 3i Touring, Grand Touring
 
Type:
6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.45, 2.06, 1.39, 1.03, 0.84, 0.72
Final Drive: 4.11
Available with: 3s
 
Type:
5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.62, 1.93, 1.29, 0.93, 0.69
Final Drive: 3.65
Available with: 3s
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Front-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
10.9 in. power-assisted vented discs
11.8 in. power-assisted vented discs (3s)
Rear:
10.4 in. power-assisted discs
11.0 in. power-assisted discs (3s)
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
2,866 - 3,046
Weight distribution: 60 / 40
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 14.5
15.9 (3s)
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
35.8
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
180.9
Width [in.]:
69.1
Height [in.]:
57.9
Wheelbase [in.]: 103.9
Front Track [in.]: 60.4 (3i)
60.2 (3s)
Rear Track [in.]: 59.8 (3i)
59.6 (3s)
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.28 (3i SV, Sport; 3s)
0.27
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
94.1
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
38.9
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.5
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
42.0
Rear Legroom [in.]: 36.2
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
54.9
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 54.0
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
53.7
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 52.2
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
11.8