Segment: Medium
Production years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
While the Chrysler Cirrus got the better bits and pieces of the interior, the Dodge Stratus could have been bought for less money and still offer a sportier character.
Chrysler turned its attention toward meteorology when it named its siblings, and thus the car-people found out that the Cirrus are higher clouds than the stratus clouds, and so was with the cars. The Chrysler was more expensive and more luxurious, while the Dodge Stratus was more of a down-to-earth kind of vehicle.
Its aerodynamic profile, with a narrow front end and slim headlights, started the car's ascending lines, which ended with the trunk lid upper than the base of the windshield. But that didn't stop there. The curved body panels and the soft edges made the car looked like it was carved by air. Yet, it was just a regular four-door sedan designed for families.
Inside, the Stratus featured five seats with two bucket-seats at the front and a bench in the back. Its velour upholstery was nicely trimmed and fitted. The cabin was roomy for full-sized adults, even in the back. In the back, there was room for three if there was a shorter trip. For the dash panel, Dodge chose rounded shapes, following the bio-design trend. Its white dials from the instrument panel were very visible.
Unlike its more expensive brother, the Cirrus, the Stratus was offered with a choice of three engines ranged between 2.0-liter and 2.5-liter V-6. The latter was carried over from Mitsubishi. Apart from the 130 hp version, the others were available exclusively with a four-speed automatic transmission, which was offered as an option for the base model.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (130 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1996 cm3 |
Power: | 96 KW @ 5850 RPM 131 HP @ 5850 RPM 129 BHP @ 5850 RPM |
Torque: | 128 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 174 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
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: | 195/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.2 in (4729 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.7 cuFT (445 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2976 lbs (1350 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 4AT FWD (147 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2400 cm3 |
Power: | 108.1 KW @ 5200 RPM 147 HP @ 5200 RPM 145 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 167 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 226 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/75-R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.2 in (4729 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.7 cuFT (445 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2976 lbs (1350 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L V6 4AT (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2500 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 5800 RPM 170 HP @ 5800 RPM 168 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 170 lb-ft @ 4350 RPM 230 Nm @ 4350 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/75-R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.2 in (4729 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.7 cuFT (445 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2976 lbs (1350 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |