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#27 in Affordable Small Cars
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#9 in Affordable Small Cars
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#14 in Affordable Small Cars
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4dr Manual Base Sedan
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4dr Sdn Auto GLS (Alabama Plant)
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4dr Man 2.0i
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Prices
U.S. News Scores
| Overall | 7.6 | 8.1 | 8.0 |
| Critics' Rating | 7.8 | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Performance | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Interior | 8.7 | 7.5 | 8.9 |
| Safety | 9.4 | 9.4 | 10.0 |
| Reliability | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 |
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General Specs
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic | Manual |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Fuel/Engine | Gas I4 2.0L/121 | Gas I4 1.8L/110 | Gas Flat 4 2.0L/122 |
| MPG | 24 City / 34 Hwy | 28 City / 38 Hwy | 25 City / 34 Hwy |
Exterior
Body
| Body Style | 4 Door Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase(in) | 104.4 | 106.300 | 104.1 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 182.2 | 178.300 | 180.3 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 70.0 | 69.900 | 68.5 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 57.2 | 56.500 | 57.7 |
Doors & Windows
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Exterior Features
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Measurements
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2804 | 2701 | 2911 |
Tires & Wheels
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| Compact Spare Tire | |
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| Full Size Spare Tire | |
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| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | |
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| Aluminum Wheels | |
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| Chrome Wheels | |
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| Steel Wheels | |
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Interior
Convenience & Comfort
| Alarm | |
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| Auxiliary Pwr Outlet | |
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| Cruise Control | |
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| Fog Lamps | |
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| Front Reading Lamps | |
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| Remote Engine Start | |
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| Adjustable Steering Wheel | |
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| Steering Wheel Controls | |
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| Trip Computer | |
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| Universal Garage Door Opener | |
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| Intermittent Wipers | |
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| Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers | |
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| Front Floor Mats | |
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| Keyless Entry | |
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| Power Door Locks | |
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| Electrochromic rearview mirror | |
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| Heated Mirrors | |
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| Power Driver Mirror | |
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| Driver Vanity Mirror | |
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| Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror | |
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| Power Steering | |
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Dimensions
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 94.1 | 95.600 | 96.900 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 38.2 | 40.000 | 39.8 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.2 | 43.600 | 43.5 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 55.2 | 55.900 | 55.6 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | - TBD - | 53.500 | 52.2 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.1 | 37.100 | 37.1 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 38.1 | 33.100 | 35.4 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 53.6 | 54.800 | 54.2 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | - TBD - | 52.700 | 53.1 |
| Trunk Volume (cu. ft.) | 15.7 | 14.800 | 12 |
Entertainment
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Heating & Cooling
| A/C | |
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Navigation & Communication
| Wireless Cell Phone Hookup | |
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Seats
| Cloth Seats | |
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| Vinyl Seats | |
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| Heated Driver Seat | |
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| Pass-Through Rear Seat | |
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| 2nd Row Bench Seat | |
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| Fixed Bench Seat | |
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| Bucket Seats | |
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Safety
Airbags
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| Passenger Air Bag | |
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| Side Head Air Bag | |
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| Rear Head Air Bag | |
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| Side Air Bag | |
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Brakes
| 4-Wheel ABS | |
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| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | |
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| Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes | |
Safety Features
| Brake Assist | |
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| Electronic Stability Control | |
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| Daytime Running Lights | |
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| Child Safety Locks | |
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| Traction Control | |
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| Emergency Trunk Release | |
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Mechanical
Engine & Performance
| All Wheel Drive | |
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| Front Wheel Drive | |
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| 4 Cylinder Engine | |
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| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas Flat 4 |
| Displacement | 2.0L/121 | 1.8L/110 | 2.0L/122 |
| Horsepower (Net @ RPM) | 115 @ 5200 | 148 @ 6500 | 148 @ 6200 |
| Torque (Net @ RPM) | 125 @ 4000 | 131 @ 4700 | 145 @ 4200 |
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Manual |
| Turning diameter | 36.4 | 34.780 | 34.8 |
Fuel
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| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | 24 (2012) | 28 | 25 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | 34 (2012) | 38 | 34 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 14.5 | 12.800 | 14.5 |
Suspension
| Suspension Type - Front | McPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Torsion Beam | Torsion Axle | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs |
Transmission
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| 6-Speed Automatic | |
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| 5-Speed Manual | |
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