Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
The first generation of the Corsa was introduced in 1982 and it stayed on the market until 1993 when the second generation was launched. In 1997, a three-door version was launched.
While the first generation featured a boxy design, the 1993 generation came with a rounded shape from bumper to bumper. The 3-door version followed the same principles in design and it was based on the same platform. The length was the same as well.
With the rounded headlights and small grille, the Corsa had's front fascia looked like a smiley face. The hatchback body style with rounded edges and the small tailgate made the car look smaller than it was.
Inside, the Corsa featured a basic interior, but in line with the other competitors on the base trim level. Cloth seats racked windows and no power steering. The air-conditioning was available only for upper versions. The access to the rear seat was possible via wider doors than on the 5-door version and with reclining front seats. Depending on the options, engine version, and trim level, the Corsa 3-doors was available with more features, including airbag, ABS, air-conditioning, on-board computer, stereo, and power steering.
The car was taken out of the production line in 2000 for the European market, but it remained on others. It was fitted with a wide choice of engine, from a small 1.0-liter gasoline unit up to a 1.7-liter turbocharged diesel, built by Isuzu.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 12V 5MT FWD (55 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 973 cm3 |
Power: | 40 KW @ 5600 RPM 54 HP @ 5600 RPM 54 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 61 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 82 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.2 gallons (46.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93.2 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18 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: | 165/70R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.2 in (3739 mm) |
Width: | 63.4 in (1610 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.2 cuFT (261 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1856.3 lbs (842 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2976.2 lbs (1350 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 136 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2i 5MT FWD (45 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1196 cm3 |
Power: | 33 KW @ 4600 RPM 45 HP @ 4600 RPM 44 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 65 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 88 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.2 gallons (46.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 90.1 mph (145 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 20 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: | 145 R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.2 in (3739 mm) |
Width: | 63.4 in (1610 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.2 cuFT (261 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1845.3 lbs (837 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3009.3 lbs (1365 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.3 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 155 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 16V 5AT FWD (65 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1196 cm3 |
Power: | 33 KW @ 4600 RPM 45 HP @ 4600 RPM 44 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 65 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 88 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.2 gallons (46.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96 mph (154 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 145 R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.2 in (3739 mm) |
Width: | 63.4 in (1610 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.2 cuFT (261 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1845.3 lbs (837 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3009.3 lbs (1365 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 155 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 16V 5MT FWD (65 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1199 cm3 |
Power: | 48 KW @ 5600 RPM 65 HP @ 5600 RPM 64 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 81 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 110 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.2 gallons (46.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101.3 mph (163 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14 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: | 165/70 TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.2 in (3739 mm) |
Width: | 63.4 in (1610 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6.2 cuFT (176 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1873.9 lbs (850 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3020.3 lbs (1370 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 155 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4i 5AT FWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1389 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 5600 RPM 60 HP @ 5600 RPM 59 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 78 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 106 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.2 gallons (46.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96.3 mph (155 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5 speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70 TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.2 in (3739 mm) |
Width: | 63.4 in (1610 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.2 cuFT (261 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1900.4 lbs (862 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3020.3 lbs (1370 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 176.1 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 16V 5AT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1196 cm3 |
Power: | 33 KW @ 4600 RPM 45 HP @ 4600 RPM 44 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 65 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 88 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.2 gallons (46.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 145 R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.2 in (3739 mm) |
Width: | 63.4 in (1610 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.2 cuFT (261 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1845.3 lbs (837 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3009.3 lbs (1365 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 155 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1389 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 6000 RPM 90 HP @ 6000 RPM 89 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 125 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.2 gallons (46.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.8 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 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: | 165/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.2 in (3739 mm) |
Width: | 63.4 in (1610 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.2 cuFT (261 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1966.5 lbs (892 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3075.4 lbs (1395 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 179 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16V 5MT FWD (109 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 80.2 KW @ 6000 RPM 109 HP @ 6000 RPM 108 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 109 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 148 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.2 gallons (46.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119.3 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 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 HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.2 in (3739 mm) |
Width: | 63.4 in (1610 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.2 cuFT (261 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2076.8 lbs (942 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3119.5 lbs (1415 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.5 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.1 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 186 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 5MT FWD (67 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1488 cm3 |
Power: | 49 KW @ 4600 RPM 67 HP @ 4600 RPM 66 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 97 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM 132 Nm @ 2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 12.2 gallons (46.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 102.5 mph (165 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14 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: | 165/70 TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.2 in (3739 mm) |
Width: | 63.4 in (1610 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.2 cuFT (261 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1999.6 lbs (907 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3163.6 lbs (1435 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 43.5 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 143.1 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L 5MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1686 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 4400 RPM 60 HP @ 4400 RPM 59 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 83 lb-ft @ 2650 RPM 112 Nm @ 2650 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 12.2 gallons (46.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96.3 mph (155 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70 TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.2 in (3739 mm) |
Width: | 63.4 in (1610 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.2 cuFT (261 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1977.5 lbs (897 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3141.6 lbs (1425 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 137.8 g/km |