Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
When Mercedes-Benz tried to make a compact luxurious vehicle to be used in cities, it unveiled the A-Class MPV in 1997. In 2001, the long-wheelbase was introduced, to fix more mistakes of the car.
The A-Class became notorious after it failed the “elk-test” performed by a Sweedish magazine. That test is also known as an avoidance test when the driver had to violent maneuvers with right and left turns. After that, Mercedes-Benz stopped the production line to re-work the car and made a recall for the ones it sold. They restarted the production with the revised product and, in 2001, they came with a facelifted version that included the long-wheelbase A-Class.
The long-wheelbase version was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 2001, at the same time with the facelift version for the A-Class. It came with a new design for the bumpers, headlights, and taillights. The long-wheelbase offered an additional 170 mm (6.7”) between the axles and longer rear doors.
Inside, there were minimal differences over the non-facelifted version. The steering wheel still featured a three-spoke design, but it was different. There were the same three trim-levels of Classic, Elegance, and Avantgarde. The intelligent solution for seats removable was kept and only the driver's seat couldn't be removed.
There were two new engines under the hood: 1.6-liter gasoline and a 1.7-liter turbocharged diesel unit.
ENGINE SPECS - 140 5AT FWD (82 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1397 cm3 |
Power: | 60 KW @ 5000 RPM 82 HP @ 5000 RPM 80 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 96 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 130 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 104 mph (167 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/50 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 148.7 in (3777 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 62.6 in (1590 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.2/57.2 in (1,504/1,453 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.1 in (2593 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2282 lbs (1035 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 180 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 140 5MT FWD (82 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1397 cm3 |
Power: | 60 KW @ 5000 RPM 82 HP @ 5000 RPM 80 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 96 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 130 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/50 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 148.7 in (3777 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 62.6 in (1590 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.2/57.2 in (1,504/1,453 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.1 in (2593 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2282 lbs (1035 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 170 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 160 5AT FWD (102 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 75 KW @ 5250 RPM 102 HP @ 5250 RPM 101 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 150 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111 mph (179 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/50 R15 T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 148.7 in (3777 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 62.6 in (1590 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.2/57.2 in (1,504/1,453 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.1 in (2593 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2304 lbs (1045 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3505 lbs (1590 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 184 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 160 5MT FWD (102 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 75 KW @ 5250 RPM 102 HP @ 5250 RPM 101 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 150 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/50 R15 T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 148.7 in (3777 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 62.6 in (1590 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.2/57.2 in (1,504/1,453 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.1 in (2593 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2304 lbs (1045 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3505 lbs (1590 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 172 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 190 5AT FWD (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1898 cm3 |
Power: | 92 KW @ 5500 RPM 125 HP @ 5500 RPM 123 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 133 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 180 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 120 mph (193 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/50 R16 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 148.7 in (3777 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.2/57.2 in (1,504/1,453 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.1 in (2593 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2392 lbs (1085 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3594 lbs (1630 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 190 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 190 5MT FWD (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1898 cm3 |
Power: | 92 KW @ 5500 RPM 125 HP @ 5500 RPM 123 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 133 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 180 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 123 mph (198 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/50 R16 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 148.7 in (3777 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.2/57.2 in (1,504/1,453 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.1 in (2593 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2392 lbs (1085 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3594 lbs (1630 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 185 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 210 Evolution 5AT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2084 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 5500 RPM 140 HP @ 5500 RPM 138 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 151 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 205 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 123 mph (198 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/40 ZR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 150 in (3810 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.2/57.2 in (1,504/1,453 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.1 in (2593 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2392 lbs (1085 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3616 lbs (1640 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 197 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 210 Evolution 5MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2084 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 5500 RPM 140 HP @ 5500 RPM 138 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 151 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 205 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 126 mph (203 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/40 ZR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 150 in (3810 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.2/57.2 in (1,504/1,453 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.1 in (2593 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2392 lbs (1085 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3616 lbs (1640 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 190 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 170 CDI 5AT FWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1689 cm3 |
Power: | 70 KW @ 4200 RPM 95 HP @ 4200 RPM 94 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 133 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM 180 Nm @ 1600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/50 R15 T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 148.7 in (3777 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 62.6 in (1590 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.2/57.2 in (1,504/1,453 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.1 in (2593 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2403 lbs (1090 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3605 lbs (1635 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 154 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 170 CDI 5MT FWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1689 cm3 |
Power: | 70 KW @ 4200 RPM 95 HP @ 4200 RPM 94 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 133 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM 180 Nm @ 1600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/50 R15 T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 148.7 in (3777 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 62.6 in (1590 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.2/57.2 in (1,504/1,453 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.1 in (2593 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2403 lbs (1090 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3605 lbs (1635 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 131 g/km |