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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINES
Type:
1,997cc Inline-4
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 140 at 5,100
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 147 at 4,800
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 84.0 x 90.1
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Redline: 6,400
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 24 - 27 (CVT) / 31 - 34 (CVT)
Available with: 2.0; 2.0 S; 2.0 SR; 2.0 SL
 
Type:
2,488cc Inline-4
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing (CVTCS)
Power [hp at rpm]: 177 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 172 at 2,800
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 89.0 x 100.0
Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
Redline: 6,200
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 24 / 30
Available with: SE-R
 
Type:
2,488cc Inline-4
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing (CVTCS)
Power [hp at rpm]: 200 at 6,600
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 180 at 5,200
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 89.0 x 100.0
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Redline: 7,000
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 21 / 28
Available with: SE-R Spec-V
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.73, 2.11, 1.45, 1.17, 0.97, 0.81
Final Drive: 3.93
Available with: 2.0
 
Type:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Ratios: 2.35 - 0.39
Final Drive: 5.41
Available with: except SE-R Spec-V
 
Type:
6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.15, 1.95, 1.39, 1.06, 0.81, 0.63
Final Drive: 4.43
Available with: SE-R Spec-V
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Front-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Torsion Beam; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
11.0 x 0.9 in. power-assisted vented discs
11.7 x 0.9 in. power-assisted vented discs (SE-R)
12.6 x 1.1 in. power-assisted vented discs (Spec-V)
Rear:
9.0 in. power-assisted drums
11.5 x 0.4 in. power-assisted discs (SE-Rs)
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
2,906 - 3,131
GVWR [lbs]:
3,950
4,065 (SE-Rs)
Weight distribution: 61 / 39
64 / 36 (SE-R)
63 / 37 (SE-R Spec-V)
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 14.5
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
35.4
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
179.8
180.1 (2.0 SR; SE-Rs)
Width [in.]:
70.5
Height [in.]:
59.5
59.1 (SE-R Spec-V)
Wheelbase [in.]: 105.7
Front Track [in.]: 59.8
59.5 (SE-Rs)
Rear Track [in.]: 60.8
60.4 (SE-Rs)
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.35
0.34 (SE-Rs)
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
97.4 (2.0)
97.7
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
40.6
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.3
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
42.4
Rear Legroom [in.]: 34.5
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
56.9
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 55.1
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
54.1
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 53.0
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
13.1
12.0 (SE-R Spec-V)