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4dr Sdn Man SE (Alabama Plant)
$17,250
Starting MSRP
4dr Sdn Man LX
$15,890
Starting MSRP
4dr Sdn I4 Manual S
$16,780
Starting MSRP
Overview |
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| Door | |||
| 4-door | 4-door | 4-door | - |
| Seats | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| Engine | |||
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145.0-hp, 1.8-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
145.0-hp, 1.8-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
130.0-hp, 1.8-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
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| Combined MPG | |||
| 31 | 30 | 30 | - |
| Size | |||
| 179.1" length, 56.3" height | 179.5" length, 56.3" height | 182.1" length, 58.9" height | - |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | - |
Exterior color |
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| Exterior color | |||
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Interior color |
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| Interior color | |||
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Gray Beige |
Gray |
Medium Mocha Medium Grey |
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Transmissions |
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| Transmissions | |||
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M/T 6-Speed M/T |
M/T 6-Speed M/T |
M/T 6-Speed M/T |
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Vehicle |
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| EPA Classification | |||
| Midsize Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Midsize Cars | - |
Wheels |
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| Spare Wheel Material | |||
| N/A | N/A | Steel | - |
| Front Wheel Material | |||
| Steel | Steel | Steel | - |
| Rear Wheel Size | |||
| 15 X 5 in | 15 X 6 in | 16 X 6.5 in | - |
| Front Wheel Size | |||
| 15 X 5 in | 15 X 6 in | 16 X 6.5 in | - |
| Spare Wheel Size | |||
| N/A | N/A | Compact in | - |
| Rear Wheel Material | |||
| Steel | Steel | Steel | - |
Electrical |
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| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | |||
| 550 | 600 | 470 | - |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | |||
| 90 | 90 | 110 | - |
Engine |
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| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | |||
| 130 @ 4700 | 130 @ 4700 | 128 @ 3600 | - |
| Displacement | |||
| 1.8 L/110 | 1.8 L/110 | 1.8 L/110 | - |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | |||
| 145 @ 6500 | 145 @ 6500 | 130 @ 6000 | - |
| Engine Type | |||
| Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | - |
Mileage |
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| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | |||
| 27 MPG | 25 MPG | 27 MPG | - |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | - |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | - |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | |||
| 31 MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG | - |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | |||
| 37 MPG | 37 MPG | 36 MPG | - |
| Cruising Range - City | |||
| 345.60 mi | 330.00 mi | 356.40 mi | - |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | - |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | |||
| 473.60 mi | 488.40 mi | 475.20 mi | - |
Suspension |
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| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | |||
| Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | - |
| Suspension Type - Rear | |||
| Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | - |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | |||
| Strut | Strut | Strut | - |
| Suspension Type - Front | |||
| Strut | Strut | Strut | - |
Brakes |
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| Brake Type | |||
| 4-Wheel Disc | 4-Wheel Disc | Front Disc/Rear Drum | - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | |||
| 10.3 in | 10.3 in | 9 in | - |
| Brake ABS System | |||
| 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | - |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | |||
| N/A | N/A | Yes | - |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | |||
| Yes | Yes | N/A | - |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | |||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | - |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | |||
| 11 in | 11 in | 11 in | - |
Fuel Tank |
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| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | - |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | |||
| 12.8 gal | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal | - |
Steering |
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| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | - |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | - |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | |||
| 34.8 ft | 34.8 ft | 34.8 ft | - |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | - |
| Steering Type | |||
| Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion | - |
Tires |
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| Spare Tire Size | |||
| N/A | N/A | Compact | - |
| Rear Tire Size | |||
| P195/65TR15 | P195/65HR15 | P205/55HR16 | - |
| Front Tire Size | |||
| P195/65TR15 | P195/65HR15 | P205/55HR16 | - |
Trailering |
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| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | - |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | - |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | - |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | - |
Weight Information |
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| Base Curb Weight | |||
| 2773 lbs | 2804 lbs | 2848 lbs | - |
Dimensions |
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| Passenger Volume | |||
| 95.6 ft³ | 96.2 ft³ | 95.9 ft³ | - |
| Front Shoulder Room | |||
| 55.9 in | 56.1 in | 54.7 in | - |
| Second Hip Room | |||
| 52.7 in | 53.1 in | 50.1 in | - |
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| Track Width, Rear | |||
| 62 in | 62 in | 60.2 in | - |
| Second Head Room | |||
| 37.1 in | 37.3 in | 36.7 in | - |
| Front Head Room | |||
| 40 in | 39.1 in | 39.4 in | - |
| Min Ground Clearance | |||
| 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 6.4 in | - |
| Second Leg Room | |||
| 33.1 in | 35.9 in | 37.4 in | - |
| Height, Overall | |||
| 56.3 in | 56.3 in | 58.9 in | - |
| Second Shoulder Room | |||
| 54.8 in | 54.9 in | 53.9 in | - |
| Track Width, Front | |||
| 61.5 in | 61.5 in | 60.2 in | - |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | - |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | |||
| 69.9 in | 70.1 in | 69.3 in | - |
| Front Hip Room | |||
| 53.5 in | 53.8 in | 50.9 in | - |
| Length, Overall | |||
| 179.1 in | 179.5 in | 182.1 in | - |
| Liftover Height | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | - |
| Trunk Volume | |||
| 14.8 ft³ | 14.9 ft³ | 15.1 ft³ | - |
| Front Leg Room | |||
| 43.6 in | 42.2 in | 42.5 in | - |