Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Alfa Romeo had to replace the aging 33 model from its lineup and it did that with the 146 that was introduced in 1994 at the Turin Motor Show.
But the Italian automaker understood that the trend for compact-sized vehicle favored mostly hatchbacks, and it came wit a brilliant idea. Instead of creating a single model, it came with two vehicles that shared their underpinnings, but had different bodyworks. Thus, the 145/146 duo appeared on the market, and both were penned by Walter da Silva. The platform used for these models was the same used by Fiat for the Tipo. But it wasn't a badge engineering process. Moreover, Alfa Romeo even used specific engines for its cars, such as the flat-four versions, while the Tipo was powered exclusively by inline-four powerplants.
Da Silva penned the 146 with a narrow front fascia where the hood was extended and stretched toward the bumper. Thus, he could incorporate the Alfa Romeo shield badge on it and split the main grille. Thanks to this design, he could place slim headlights with corner-mounted blinkers. The bumper featured a broad lower grille that complemented the cooling area. From its sides, the 146 sported a sculptured line that ran along the bodywork up to the rear taillights. At the back, the sloped-down tailgate could've been adorned with a small wing, depending on the engine version and options.
Inside, the dashboard was scooped on the passenger's side to create more legroom. The driver, had a neat instrument cluster in front of them with a center-mounted speedometer flanked by the water and temperature gauges on the left and the tachometer on the right. The materials used in the cabin were not exactly premium-quality, but above most other competitors. In the back there was adequate space for three passengers on the split-folding benchseat.
Unlike the Tipo, which was powered exclusively by inline-four powerplants, the 145 was fitted with flat-four engines ranging from 1.4 to 1.7-liter and inline-fours for larger displacement units and turbo-diesel versions.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 1351 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 6000 RPM 90 HP @ 6000 RPM 89 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 85 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 115 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.5 gallons (51.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.2 mph (179 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.7 in (4260 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.8/56.6 in (1,468/1,438 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.4 cuFT (379 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2497.83 lbs (1133 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3681.7 lbs (1670 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 198 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L TS 5MT FWD (103 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1370 cm3 |
Power: | 76 KW @ 6300 RPM 103 HP @ 6300 RPM 102 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 91 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM 123 Nm @ 4600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.5 gallons (51.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 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: | 185/60HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 164.2 in (4171 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 56.8 in (1443 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.1 in (1,519/1,501 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.2 in (2545 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.4 cuFT (379 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2690 lbs (1220 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3792.6 lbs (1720 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.9 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.7 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 188 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (103 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 1596 cm3 |
Power: | 76 KW @ 6000 RPM 103 HP @ 6000 RPM 102 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 99 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 134 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.5 gallons (51.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114 mph (183 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.6 in (4257 mm) |
Width: | 67.4 in (1712 mm) |
Height: | 56.2 in (1427 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.8/56.7 in (1,468/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.4 cuFT (379 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2535.3 lbs (1150 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3681.7 lbs (1670 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 195 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L TS 5MT FWD (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 88 KW @ 6300 RPM 120 HP @ 6300 RPM 118 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 106 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 144 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.5 gallons (51.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 122.4 mph (197 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 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: | 185/60 HR 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.7 in (4260 mm) |
Width: | 67.4 in (1712 mm) |
Height: | 56.1 in (1425 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/56.7 in (1,473/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.4 cuFT (379 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2612.5 lbs (1185 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3681.7 lbs (1670 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 198 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L 5MT FWD (129 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 1712 cm3 |
Power: | 95 KW @ 6500 RPM 129 HP @ 6500 RPM 127 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 110 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM 149 Nm @ 4300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.5 gallons (51.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 125 mph (201 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 manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.6 in (4257 mm) |
Width: | 67.4 in (1712 mm) |
Height: | 56.2 in (1427 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/56.7 in (1,471/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.4 cuFT (379 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2588.2 lbs (1174 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3780.9 lbs (1715 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 202 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L TS 5MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1747 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 6300 RPM 140 HP @ 6300 RPM 138 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 122 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 165 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.5 gallons (51.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 128.6 mph (207 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.4 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: | 195/55VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.7 in (4260 mm) |
Width: | 67.4 in (1712 mm) |
Height: | 56.1 in (1425 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/56.7 in (1,473/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.4 cuFT (379 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2497.83 lbs (1133 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3681.7 lbs (1670 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 188 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L TS 5MT FWD (144 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1747 cm3 |
Power: | 106 KW @ 6500 RPM 144 HP @ 6500 RPM 142 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 169 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.5 gallons (51.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.3 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: | 195/55 VR 15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.6 in (4257 mm) |
Width: | 67.4 in (1712 mm) |
Height: | 56.1 in (1425 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/56.7 in (1,473/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.4 cuFT (379 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2679 lbs (1215 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3681.7 lbs (1670 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.4 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 201 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L JTD 5MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1910 cm3 |
Power: | 77.3 KW @ 4000 RPM 105 HP @ 4000 RPM 104 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 188 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 255 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.5 gallons (51.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 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: | 185/60 HR 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.7 in (4260 mm) |
Width: | 67.4 in (1712 mm) |
Height: | 56.1 in (1425 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/56.7 in (1,473/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.4 cuFT (379 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2670 lbs (1211 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3814 lbs (1730 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 41.2 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 152 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TD 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1929 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 4200 RPM 90 HP @ 4200 RPM 89 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 137 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 186 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.5 gallons (51.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.2 mph (179 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 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: | 175/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.7 in (4260 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.2/56.6 in (1,478/1,438 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.4 cuFT (379 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2689.6 lbs (1220 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3813.9 lbs (1730 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 169 g/km |