ENGINE

Engine Type

DOHC 4-cyl., 16 valve

Net Power @ rpm (SAE Net)

113 @ 6250

Net Torque KG-m (lbs-ft) @ rpm

13.7 @ 5500 (99 @ 5500)

Redline rpm

7000

Bore & Stroke mm (in.)

75 x 90 (2.95 x 3.54)

Displacement cc (cu. in.)

1590 (97)

Compression Ratio

9.3:1

Ignition System

inductive coil

Alternator

l2V, 60 Amp. Max.

Battery

H.E. l2V, 100 Amp/Hr., Maintenance free

Fuel System

Programmed fuel injection

Valve Train

4 valves per cylinder, Dual Overhead Camshaft, Belt Driven

Engine Block

Aluminum alloy

Cylinder Head

Aluminum alloy

Emission Control

3-way Catalyst

Recommended Fuel

Regular unleaded

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DRIVETRAIN

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Drive System Type

Transverse Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive

SUSPENSION

Front Suspension

Independent with torsion bars, struts and stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension

Semi independent, beam-type axle, railing link, panhard rod and stabilizer bar

Shock Absorbers

Front: Hydraulic
Rear: Hydraulic, low-pressure, nitrogen gas filled

Stabilizer Bar Diam. (front) mm (in.)

19 (.75)

Stabilizer Bar Diam. (rear) mm (in.)

17 (.67)

Steering Type

Rack-and-pinion, power assisted

Steering Ratio

18.1

Steering Wheel Turns Lock-to-Lock

3.6

Turning Circle m (ft.) 3-door 5-door

9.6 (31.5) 9.8 (32.1)

Wheels

5.5JJ x 14 styled steel (RS), Light alloy (LS)

Tires

Michelin MX" 195/60 R14

Braking System.

Dual diagonal, power assisted

Front.

Ventilated disc, 241.3 mm (9.5-inch)

Rear

Solid disc, 238.8 mm (9.4-inch)

Parking

Rear, mechanical

Total brake swept area sq. cm. (sq. in.)

1950 (302)

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BODY/EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

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Vehicle Type

3-door and 5-door, 5 passenger hatchbacks

Body Type

Monocoque

Drag coefficient

0.34

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3-Door / 5-Door

Wheelbase mm (in.)

2450 (96.5) / 2520 (99.2)

Track Front mm (in.)

1420 (55.9) / 1420 (55.9)

Track Rear mm (in.)

1435 (56.5) / 1435 (56.5)

Overall Length mm (in.)

4280 (168.5) / 4350 (171.3)

Overall Width mm (in.)

1665 (65.6) / 1665 (65.6)

Overall Height mm (in.)

1345 (53.0) / 1345 (53.0)

Curb Weight kg. (lb.)

RS (5-Sp. Man.)

1055 (2326) / 1084 (2390)

LS (5-sp. Auto.)

1069 (2357) / 1096 (2416)

[add 16 kg. (35.2 Ibs.) for all 4-sp. Auto. trans models]

Min. ground clearance mm (in.)

160 (6.3)

Weight distribution (%), f/r

60/40 / 59/41

Bumpers f/r

5 mph

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INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

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Front

Headroom Front mm (in.)

953 (37.5) / 953 (37.5)

Legroom Front mm (in.)

1033 (40.7) / 1033 (40.7)

Hiproom Front mm (in.)

1355 (53.5) / 1355 (53.5)

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Rear

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Headroom Rear mm (in.)

909 (35.8) / 921 (36.3)

Legroom Rear mm (in.)

845 (33.3) / 861 (33.9)

Hiproom Rear mm (in.)

1252 (49.3) / 1353 (53.3)

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CAPACITIES

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Crankcase liters (qts.)

4 (4.2)

Cooling system liters (qts.)

5.6 (5.9) (5 sp. Man.)
5.5 (5.8) (4 sp. Auto.)

Fuel Tank Capacity liters (U.S. gal.)

50 (13.2)

EPA Cargo Capacity liters (cu. ft.)

453 (16.0)

EPA Interior Volume

96.0 cu. ft.

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FUEL ECONOMY

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EPA Ratings, City/Highway.

26/30 (5-sp. man.)
25/31 (4-sp. (Auto.)

(These are projected fuel economy figures and are subject to change pending final EPA certification.

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All features, specifications and descriptions were correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice.