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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINES
Type:
1,798cc Inline-4 turbocharged
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT)
Power [hp at rpm]: 170 at 6,200
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 184 at 1,500
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 82.5 x 84.1
Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 25 / 38
 
Type:
3,597cc V6
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 280 at 6,200
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 258 at 2,500
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 89.0 x 96.4
Compression Ratio: 11.4:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 20 / 28
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.04, 2.37, 1.56, 1.16, 0.85, 0.67
Final Drive: 3.87
Available with: 1.8T
 
Type:
6-speed dual-clutch
Ratios: 2.92, 1.79, 1.19, 0.83, 0.86, 0.69
Final Drive: 4.77; 3.44 (5th & 6th)
Available with: V6
 
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:
12.3 x 1.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
10.7 x 0.4 in. power-assisted discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,263 (1.8T)
3,571 (V6)
GVWR [lbs]:
4,519;
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 18.5
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
36.4
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
191.9
Width [in.]:
72.2
Height [in.]:
58.5
Wheelbase [in.]: 110.4
Front Track [in.]: 62.1
Rear Track [in.]: 61.0
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.29
0.31 (V6)
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
102.0
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
38.3
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.8
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
42.4
Rear Legroom [in.]: 39.1
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
56.9
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 57.0
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
15.9