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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINES
Type:
2,498cc Flat-4
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT)
Power [hp at rpm]: 170 at 5,800
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 174 at 4,100
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 94.0 x 90.0
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 22 - 26 (CVT) / 28 - 32 (CVT)
Available with: 2.5i models
 
Type:
1,998cc Flat-4 turbocharged
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT)
Power [hp at rpm]: 250 at 5,600
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 258 at 2,000
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 86.0 x 86.0
Compression Ratio: 10.6:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 23 / 27
Available with: 2.0XT models
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.45, 1.89, 1.30, 0.97, 0.78, 0.70
Final Drive: 4.44
Available with: 2.5i; 2.5i Premium
 
Type:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Ratios: 3.58 - 0.62
Final Drive: 3.70
Available with: 2.5i models
 
Type:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Ratios: 3.51 - 0.61
Final Drive: 4.11
Available with: 2.0XT models
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
All-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
11.6 in. power-assisted vented discs
12.4 in. power-assisted vented discs (2.0XT models)
Rear:
10.8 in. power-assisted discs
10.9 in. power-assisted vented discs (2.0XT models)
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,322 - 3,717
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 1,500
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 15.9
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
34.8
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
181.5
Width [in.]:
70.7
Height [in.]:
68.2
Wheelbase [in.]: 103.9
Front Track [in.]: 60.9
Rear Track [in.]: 61.1
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
108.3 (2.5i)
103.3
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
41.4 (2.5i)
40.0
Rear Headroom [in.]: 39.8 (2.5i)
37.5
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
43.0
Rear Legroom [in.]: 38.0
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
57.0
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 56.5
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
53.9
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 53.0
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
34.4 (2.5i)
31.5