Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
Created as a successor to the 306, the 309 came on the market with a new and improved design concept that helped the French automaker take a slice from the VW Golf's compact-segment pie.
Peugeot was ready for a major change in its design language and replaced the nine-year-old 309 with the 306 lineup in 1993. In addition, it offered it in a few bodywork versions, including the sporty, 3-door one.
There was a new design language for the French carmaker, who suddenly remembered that its badge was a lion and put the feline-eye-shaped headlights on the car. It looked miles away from most of its competitors who insisted on squared or round headlamps. The hood left a small gap underneath, above the bumper, for the grille. From its profile, the longer doors and the shape of the rear windows resembled the glorious 205, but in a modern manner. Finally, at the back, the raked-forward tailgate featured a cut for the taillights. Even though that made access to the trunk more difficult, it improved the car's look.
Inside, Peugeot took a different approach than on the 309. Thus, the center stack and the instrument cluster were under the same roof. In addition, the sound system was placed above the HVAC controls, thus improving the car's ergonomics. Finally, depending on the trim level and engine version, the 306 featured bucket seats or sports seats for the GTI version, which proved to be a true hot-hatch.
The 306 was based on the same platform as the Citroen ZX, which has been on the market since 1991. Thus, Peugeot had plenty of time to fix any mistakes it made during the chassis' development. In addition, the French automaker offered the 306 with a wide choice of gasoline and diesel engines.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.1L 5MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1124 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 6200 RPM 60 HP @ 6200 RPM 59 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 65 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 88 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96 mph (154 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18.4 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: | 165/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.7 in (1,461/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.9 cuFT (337 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2138.5 lbs (970 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3284.9 lbs (1490 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 159.5 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1360 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5800 RPM 75 HP @ 5800 RPM 74 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 82 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 111 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103 mph (166 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.9 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: | 175/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.7 in (1,461/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.9 cuFT (337 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2209 lbs (1002 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3373.1 lbs (1530 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 159.5 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1587 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5600 RPM 90 HP @ 5600 RPM 89 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 100 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 135 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 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: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.7 in (1,461/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.9 cuFT (337 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2228.9 lbs (1011 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3461.3 lbs (1570 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 171.4 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 4AT FWD (103 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1761 cm3 |
Power: | 76 KW @ 6000 RPM 103 HP @ 6000 RPM 102 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 113 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 153 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.9 cuFT (337 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2363 lbs (1072 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3549 lbs (1610 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 193 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (103 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1761 cm3 |
Power: | 76 KW @ 6000 RPM 103 HP @ 6000 RPM 102 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 113 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 153 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.2 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: | 185/60HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.9 cuFT (337 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2295 lbs (1041 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3505.3 lbs (1590 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 190.4 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4AT FWD (122 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 90 KW @ 5750 RPM 122 HP @ 5750 RPM 121 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 130 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 176 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 120 mph (193 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/55VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.7 in (1,461/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.9 cuFT (337 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2427 lbs (1101 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3638 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 199 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (122 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 90 KW @ 5750 RPM 122 HP @ 5750 RPM 121 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 130 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 176 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 122 mph (196 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: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/55VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.7 in (1,461/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.9 cuFT (337 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2427.3 lbs (1101 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3637.6 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 195.2 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (155 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 114 KW @ 6500 RPM 155 HP @ 6500 RPM 153 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 135 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 183 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 134 mph (216 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.2 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.7 in (1,461/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.9 cuFT (337 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2447.1 lbs (1110 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3681.7 lbs (1670 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 204.7 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L D 5MT FWD (70 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1905 cm3 |
Power: | 51 KW @ 4600 RPM 69 HP @ 4600 RPM 68 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 89 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 120 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 100.7 mph (162 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.9 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: | 175/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.7 in (1,461/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.9 cuFT (337 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2306 lbs (1046 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3505.3 lbs (1590 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 159 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TD 5MT FWD (92 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1905 cm3 |
Power: | 68 KW @ 4000 RPM 92 HP @ 4000 RPM 91 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 145 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 196 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 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: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.9 cuFT (337 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2385.4 lbs (1082 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3593.5 lbs (1630 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 159 g/km |