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Overview
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 28 MPG
Hwy: 36 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 28 MPG
Hwy: 39 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
13.2 ft³
Trunk Volume
15.4 ft³
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Performance Specs
Engine and Transmission
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
155 hp @ 6000 rpm
188 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
150 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Weight and Towing
Curb Weight
3,071 lbs
3,208 lbs
Fuel and MPG
Fuel Economy
Combined
31 MPG
32 MPG
City
28 MPG
28 MPG
Highway
36 MPG
39 MPG
Emissions
CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.6 Tons/yr
5.5 Tons/yr
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
16.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
369.6 miles
453.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
475.2 miles
631.8 miles
Dimensions and Measurement
Exterior Dimensions
Length
183.5 in
192.9 in
Height
56.9 in
56.7 in
Max Width
70.7 in
72.9 in
Front Width
61.7 in
63.6 in
Rear Width
62.2 in
63.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
111.2 in
Ground Clearance
5.5 in
4.9 in
Interior Space
Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.3 in
43.8 in
Front Seat Headroom
38 in
39.2 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.7 in
58.2 in
Front Seat Hip Room
54.6 in
54.7 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.1 in
35.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.3 in
36.9 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53.5 in
57.1 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
50.9 in
54.5 in
Cargo Space
Trunk Volume
13.2 ft³
15.4 ft³
Wheels and Suspension
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.8 ft
36.1 ft
Wheels
Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Steel Wheels
Front Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
16" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
16" x 7"
Suspension
Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Multi-Link
Tires
Front Tire
P205/60HR16
P215/60HR16
Rear Tire
P205/60HR16
P215/60HR16
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact
Colors and Materials
Standard Exterior Colors
Jet Black Mica
Sonic Silver Metallic
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Deep Blue Pearl
Glacier White
Gun Metallic
Super Black
Standard Interior Materials
Black, Cloth Seat Trim
Charcoal, Cloth Seat Trim
Light Gray, Cloth Seat Trim
Features and Options
Infotainment
HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Interior Trim
Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Standard
Comfort
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Optional
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Safety
Safety Features
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Optional
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Optional
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
US NHTSA crash test result
Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating
Airbags
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Warranty
Warranty Summary
Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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