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4dr Sdn I4 Manual 2.0
  • 4dr Sdn I4 Manual 2.0
  • 4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.0
  • 4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.0 S
  • 4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.0 SR
  • 4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.0 SL
  • 4dr Sdn I4 CVT SE-R *Late Avail*
  • 4dr Sdn I4 Manual SE-R Spec V *Late Avail*
Manual
  • Manual
  • Automatic
  • Manual Sport
  • Automatic Sport
  • Automatic Sport with Navigation
4dr Sdn S
  • 4dr Sdn S
  • 4dr Sdn SE
  • 5dr HB SE
  • 4dr Sdn SEL
  • 5dr HB SES

Prices

MSRP $16,430 $15,325 $13,200
Invoice $15,759 $14,926 $12,788
Avg. Paid N/A N/A N/A

U.S. News Scores

Overall 6.8 9.0 8.8
Critics' Rating 6.7 9.4 9.4
Performance 6.8 8.3 9.3
Interior 7.7 8.9 8.8
Safety 7.6 9.2 9.4
Reliability 3.0 3.5 3.0

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Affordable technology packages
  • Sportier SE-R and SE-R Spec V trims
  • Fun to drive
  • Spacious rear seats
  • Innovative storage options
  • Fun to drive
  • High build quality
  • Comfortable, upscale cabin for the price
  • Hybrid-like fuel economy
Cons
  • Cramped rear seat
  • Underpowered base engine
  • High base price
  • Loud engine
  • Expensive for the class
  • Base model is sparsely equipped
  • Less cargo space compared with competitors
  • Unintuitive interior controls

General Specs

Transmission Manual Manual Manual
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front-wheel drive
Fuel/Engine Gas I4 2.0L/122 Gas I4 1.5L/91 Gas I4 1.6L/97
MPG 24 City / 31 Hwy 27 City / 33 Hwy 28 City / 38 Hwy

Exterior

Body

Body Style 4 Door Sedan 5 Door Hatchback Sedan

Dimensions

Wheelbase(in) 105.7 98.4 98.0
Length, Overall (in) 179.8 161.6 173.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.5 66.7 67.8
Height, Overall (in) 59.5 60.0 58.0

Doors & Windows

Rear Defrost Standard Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard

Measurements

Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2906 2496 2578

Tires & Wheels

Tires - Front All-Season Standard Standard Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Standard Standard
Compact Spare Tire Standard Standard Standard
Full Size Spare Tire Standard Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Standard Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Standard Optional
Chrome Wheels Standard Optional
Wheel Locks Optional
Steel Wheels Standard Standard Standard
Wheel Covers Standard Standard Standard

Interior

Convenience & Comfort

Alarm Standard
Auxiliary Pwr Outlet Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard
Vehicle Anti-Theft System Standard Standard Standard
Fog Lamps Optional
Auto-Off Headlights Standard
Front Reading Lamps Standard
Remote Engine Start Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel Optional
Trip Computer Standard
Remote Trunk Release Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Front Floor Mats Optional Optional Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Optional
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard
Electrochromic rearview mirror Optional
Power Driver Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard Standard

Dimensions

Passenger Capacity 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 97.4 90.8 85.1
Front Head Room (in) 40.6 40.4 39.1
Front Leg Room (in) 42.4 41.3 42.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.9 52.7 52.7
Front Hip Room (in) 54.1 51.5 50.6
Second Head Room (in) 37.3 39.0 37.1
Second Leg Room (in) 34.5 34.5 31.2
Second Shoulder Room (in) 55.1 51.3 49.0
Second Hip Room (in) 53.0 51.3 49.2
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (cu. ft.) 57.3
Trunk Volume (cu. ft.) 13.1 12.8

Entertainment

AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard Standard
Cassette Optional
CD Player Standard Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard Standard

Heating & Cooling

A/C Standard Standard Standard

Seats

Cloth Seats Standard Standard Standard
Leather Seats Standard Standard Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Standard Standard Standard
Vinyl Seats Standard Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard Standard
2nd Row Bench Seat Standard Standard Standard
Fixed Bench Seat Standard Standard
Split Bench Seat Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard

Safety

Airbags

Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Side Head Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Side Air Bag Standard Standard Standard

Brakes

4-Wheel ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard Standard
Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes Standard Standard Standard

Safety Features

Electronic Stability Control Standard Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard
Emergency Trunk Release Standard

Mechanical

Engine & Performance

Front Wheel Drive Standard Standard Standard
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard Standard
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4
Displacement 2.0L/122 1.5L/91 1.6L/97
Horsepower (Net @ RPM) 140 @ 5100 117 @ 6600 120 @ 6350
Torque (Net @ RPM) 147 @ 4800 106 @ 4800 112 @ 5000
Transmission Manual Manual Manual
Turning diameter 35.4 34.4 34.4

Fuel

Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard Standard
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 24 27 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 31 33 38
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 14.5 10.6 12.0

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front Independent Strut Macpherson strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Torsion Beam Torsion beam Twist Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs

Transmission

Automatic Standard Standard Optional
6-Speed Automatic Optional
Manual Standard Standard Standard
5-Speed Manual Standard Standard
6-Speed Manual Standard