Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
In 1993, Mercedes-Benz showed the “Vision A 93” concept-car at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It was a styling exercise for a compact vehicle, fit for five adults, and great in crowded cities.
The “Vision A 93” featured a small, 1.2-liter engine either diesel or gasoline. Both were mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The idea caught on and, four years later, at the Geneva Motor Show, the production version of the A-Class was unveiled to the public. It was a completely new philosophy for the German car-maker. From a classical layout with front engine and rear-wheel-drive to a front-engine and front-wheel-drive system. On top of that, the double sandwich floor allowed the car to pass the crash test with flying colors.
The MPV-style bodywork with the raked A-pillars built as an extension to the hood. The car featured an integrated trunk and cabin under the same roof. The overall egg-shaped vehicle was well received by the market.
Inside, there was a roomy interior, with plenty of space for five adults. Some features were similar to those from the C-Class. But all things went south in 1997 when a Swedish magazine tried the elk-avoidance stability test and the A-Class flipped over. Mercedes-Benz had to do a major recall and fix the cars.
The A-Class was offered with a wide choice of gasoline and diesel engines. They were mated either to a five-speed manual or with a CVT.
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): | 14.5 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: | 140.7 in (3574 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/56.7 in (1,501/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.4 in (2423 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2249 lbs (1020 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3241 lbs (1470 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 182 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: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.9 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: | 140.7 in (3574 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/56.7 in (1,501/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.4 in (2423 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2249 lbs (1020 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3241 lbs (1470 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: | 171 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: | 112 mph (180 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: | 140.7 in (3574 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/56.7 in (1,501/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.4 in (2423 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2293 lbs (1040 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3285 lbs (1490 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 183 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): | 10.8 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: | 140.7 in (3574 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/56.7 in (1,501/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.4 in (2423 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2293 lbs (1040 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3285 lbs (1490 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 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: | 140.7 in (3574 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 62.5 in (1588 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.2/57.2 in (1,504/1,453 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.4 in (2423 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2326 lbs (1055 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3395 lbs (1540 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 196 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): | 8.8 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: | 140.7 in (3574 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 62.5 in (1588 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.2/57.2 in (1,504/1,453 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.4 in (2423 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2326 lbs (1055 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3395 lbs (1540 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 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: | 126.1 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: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/40 ZR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 140.7 in (3574 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 62.5 in (1588 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.2/57.2 in (1,504/1,453 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.4 in (2423 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2568.8 lbs (1165 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3417.8 lbs (1550 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 - 160 CDI 5AT FWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1689 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 3600 RPM 60 HP @ 3600 RPM 59 BHP @ 3600 RPM |
Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM 160 Nm @ 1500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18.8 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: | 140.7 in (3574 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/56.7 in (1,501/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.4 in (2423 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2403 lbs (1090 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3395 lbs (1540 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 160 CDI 5MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1689 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 3600 RPM 60 HP @ 3600 RPM 59 BHP @ 3600 RPM |
Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM 160 Nm @ 1500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.7 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: | 140.7 in (3574 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/56.7 in (1,501/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.4 in (2423 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2315 lbs (1050 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3307 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 63.6 mpg US (3.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 127 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 170 CDI 5AT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1689 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 4200 RPM 90 HP @ 4200 RPM 89 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): | 13.7 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: | 140.7 in (3574 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/56.7 in (1,501/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.4 in (2423 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2403 lbs (1090 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3395 lbs (1540 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 170 CDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1689 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 4200 RPM 90 HP @ 4200 RPM 89 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: | 112 mph (180 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: | 195/50 R15 T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 140.7 in (3574 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/56.7 in (1,501/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.4 in (2423 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2315 lbs (1050 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3307 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 130 g/km |