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#9 in Affordable Small Cars
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#1 in Affordable Small Cars
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Sedan 1SA
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4dr Sdn Man LX
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U.S. News Scores
| Overall | 8.1 | 8.7 | 8.1 |
| Critics' Rating | 8.2 | 9.3 | 8.7 |
| Performance | 7.8 | 8.7 | 7.4 |
| Interior | 8.1 | 8.4 | 7.2 |
| Safety | 9.8 | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| Reliability | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
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General Specs
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Fuel/Engine | Gas I4 1.8L/110 | Gas I4 1.6L/97 | Gas I4 1.6L/97 |
| MPG | 26 City / 35 Hwy | 29 City / 39 Hwy | 29 City / 37 Hwy |
Exterior
Body
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase(in) | 99.40 | 98.000 | 101.200 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 173.10 | 173.600 | 171.900 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 68.30 | 67.800 | 67.700 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 59.70 | 58.000 | 57.300 |
Doors & Windows
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Exterior Features
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Measurements
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2727 | 2578 | 2403 |
Tires & Wheels
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Interior
Convenience & Comfort
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| Intermittent Wipers | ![]() |
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Dimensions
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 90.4 | 85.100 | 88.400 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 38.70 | 39.100 | 40.000 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.80 | 42.200 | 43.800 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 53.40 | 52.700 | 53.100 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | 51.40 | 50.600 | 52.100 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.80 | 37.100 | 37.600 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 34.60 | 31.200 | 31.100 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 53.00 | 49.000 | 52.100 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | 51.60 | 49.200 | 51.200 |
| Trunk Volume (cu. ft.) | 14.9 | 12.800 | 13.700 |
Entertainment
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Heating & Cooling
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Navigation & Communication
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Seats
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Safety
Airbags
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Brakes
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Safety Features
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Mechanical
Engine & Performance
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| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8L/110 | 1.6L/97 | 1.6L/97 |
| Horsepower (Net @ RPM) | 138 @ 6300 | 120 @ 6350 | 138 @ 6300 |
| Torque (Net @ RPM) | 125 @ 3800 | 112 @ 5000 | 123 @ 4850 |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Turning diameter | 34.50 | 34.400 | 33.500 |
Fuel
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| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | 26 | 29 | 29 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | 35 | 39 | 37 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 12.2 | 12.000 | 11.400 |
Suspension
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Torsion Beam | Twist Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs |
Transmission
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