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Engine Specs
Powertrain Specs
Chassis Specs
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions
EPA Mileage



Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Engine DX VP LX EX SE GX
Type Aluminum-Alloy In-Line 4 Aluminum-Alloy In-Line 4 Aluminum-Alloy In-Line 4 Aluminum-Alloy In-Line 4 Aluminum-Alloy In-Line 4 Aluminum-Alloy In-Line 4
Displacement (cc) 1,668 1668 1,668 1,668 1,668 1,668
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) 115 @ 6,100 115 @ 6,100 115 @ 6,100 127 @ 6,300 127 @ 6,300 100 @ 6,100
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) 110 @ 4,500 110 @ 4500 110 @ 4,500 114 @ 4,800 114 @ 4,800 98 @ 4,000
Bore x Stroke (mm) 75 x 94.4 75 x 94.4 75 x 94.4 75 x 94.4 75 x 94.4 75 x 94.4
Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.5:1 9.5:1 9.9:1 9.9:1 12.5:1
Valve Train: 4-Stroke SOHC Standard Standard Standard VTEC VTEC Standard
Fuel System: Multi-Point Fuel Injection Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
CARB Emission Rating ULEV ULEV ULEV ULEV ULEV SULEV
Direct Ignition System: Electronic with Immobilizer Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Engine Coolant Capacity: Change (MT/AT) (qt.) 3.90 / 3.80 3.90 / 3.80 3.90 / 3.80 3.90 / 3.80 3.90 / 3.80 3.70 (CVT)
Engine Coolant Capacity:
Dry (MT/AT) (qt.)		 5.0 / 4.90 5.0 / 4.90 5.0 / 4.90 5.0 / 4.90 5.0 / 4.90 4.80 (CVT)
Engine Oil Capacity: Change (qt.) 3 3 3 3.3 3.3 3.3
Engine Oil Capacity: Change with Filter (qt.) 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.5 3.5 3.5
Engine Oil Capacity: Dry (qt.) 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2

Powertrain DX VP LX EX SE GX
Type: front-wheel drive front-wheel drive front-wheel drive front-wheel drive front-wheel drive front-wheel drive
Manual Transmission: 5-Speed Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard -
Gear Ratios (:1)            
     1st 3.462 3.462 3.462 3.143 3.143 -
     2nd 1.870 1.870 1.870 1.870 1.870 -
     3rd 1.241 1.241 1.241 1.241 1.241 -
     4th 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 -
     5th 0.711 0.711 0.711 0.757 0.757 -
   Reverse 3.231 3.231 3.231 3.231 3.231 -
   Final Drive Ratio 4.11 4.11 4.11 4.11 4.11 -
Automatic Transmission: 4-Speed Available Available Available Available Available CVT
Gear Ratios (:1)            
     1st 2.722 2.722 2.722 2.722 2.722 2.466 ~ 0.449
     2nd 1.516 1.516 1.516 1.516 1.516
     3rd 0.975 0.975 0.975 0.975 0.975
     4th 0.674 0.674 0.674 0.674 0.674
   Reverse 1.954 1.954 1.954 1.954 1.954 2.466~1.300
   Final Drive Ratio 4.07 4.07 4.07 4.36 4.36 6.359

Chassis DX VP LX EX SE GX
Body Type: Unit Body Unit Body Unit Body Unit Body Unit Body Unit Body
Suspension Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Double Wishbone Double Wishbone Double Wishbone Double Wishbone Double Wishbone Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar (mm) Front     15.9 15.9 15.9  
Rear     12 12 12  
Power Rack-and-Pinion Steering Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.)
 34.1 34.1 34.1 34.1 34.1 34.1
Power-Assisted Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Brake Disc Diameter (in.) Front 10.3 10.3 10.3 10.3 10.3 10.3
Rear 7.8 7.8 7.8 7.8 7.8 7.8
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)       Standard Standard Available
Wheels 14" w/ Full Covers 14" w/ Full Covers 15" w/Full Covers 15" alloy 15" alloy 14" w/ Full Covers
Tires: All-Season 185/70 R14 185/70 R14 195/60 R15 195/60 R15 195/60 R15 185/70 R14 87S

Exterior Dimensions DX VP LX EX SE GX
Wheelbase (in.) 103.1 103.1 103.1 103.1 103.1 103.1
Length (in.) 175.4 175.4 175.4 175.4 175.4 175.4
Height (in.) 56.7 56.7 56.7 56.7 56.7 56.7
Width (in.) 67.5 67.5 67.5 67.5 67.5 67.5
Track (in.) Front 57.8 57.8 57.8 57.8 57.8 57.8
Rear 57.8 57.8 57.8 57.8 57.8 57.8
Curb Weight (lbs.) Manual 2,449 2480 2,513 2,601 2,601 2703 (CVT)
Auto. 2,500 2544 2,557 2,652 2,652

Interior Dimensions DX VP LX EX SE GX
Headroom (in.) Front 39.8 39.8 39.8 38.0 38.0 39.8
Rear 37.2 37.2 37.2 36.3 36.3 37.2
Legroom (in.) Front 42.2 42.2 42.2 42.2 42.2 42.2
Rear 36.0 36.0 36.0 36.0 36.0 36.0
Shoulder Room (in.) Front 52.6 52.6 52.6 52.6 52.6 52.6
Rear 52.0 52.0 52.0 52.0 52.0 52.0
Hiproom (in.) Front 51.2 51.2 51.2 51.2 51.2 51.2
Rear 49.8 49.8 49.8 49.8 49.8 49.8
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 12.9 12.9 12.9 12.9 12.9 7.0
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 91.4 91.4 91.4 88.1 88.1 91.4

EPA Mileage Estimates DX VP LX EX SE GX
5-Speed Manual (City/Highway) 32 / 38 32 / 38 32 / 38 32 / 37 32 / 37 -
4-Speed Automatic (City/Highway) 29 / 38 29 / 38 29 / 38 31 / 38 31 / 38 30 / 34 (CNG)
Fuel Tank Capacity (gal.) 13.2 13.2 13.2 13.2 13.2 8.03 GGE
* Mileage figures shown for comparison only. Actual mileage may vary.