Body style: Van
Segment: Small MPV
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Renault tried to expand its MPV range and introduced the small-sized Modus on the market in late 2004, a vehicle made for those who needed spacious cabins but a short vehicle.
The French automaker was dominating the European MPV market with its Espace and Scenic lineups but didn’t have anything to provide to those looking for a vehicle more suitable for the urban environment but with plenty of interior room. So, enter the scene the Modus. While it shared the same ideas as its larger siblings, it sat on top of a Renault Clio platform. As a result, the car could get four people on board, some luggage, and still be short enough to park in tight spots. It also shared some of the engines with its hatchback brother. Still, it showed some features that made it even more attractive than other B-segment vehicles on the European market.
At first sight, the car’s front looked like the automaker’s design team took a regular Clio 2 Phase 2 and stretched it upwards. The headlights sported a similar triangular shape, although they were taller. In the center of the grille, Renault installed its design signature called Beak-Bird, which was seen on other vehicles made by the French automaker, such as the Laguna, the Espace, or the Clio. On the bumper, the automaker added rubber protections on the corners and, underneath them, a broad lower air intake flanked by the optional round fog lamps.
From its profile, the steep windshield paved the way for the tall greenhouse. Renault offered the Modus with a panoramic glass roof, which was unique in the segment. From its profile, depending on the trim level and options, customers could get the small-sized MPV with black B-pillars, which added a nice design touch to the car. Furthermore, another rubber stripe protected the mid-section of the doors against small bumps from shopping carts. Finally, at the back, Renault installed a vertical tailgate flanked by up-mounted taillights. The wide and tall opening helped customers load and unload the trunk, which was not that big but enough for weekly shopping.
Inside, the high-mounted seats were designed for comfort, although they were unavailable with heating. To lower production costs for left- and right-hand drive versions, the automaker installed the instrument cluster in the middle of the dashboard. The center stack carried over all of its buttons and dials from its hatchback sibling, the Clio. Between the front passengers, Renault added a narrow center console that housed the gear stick. In the back, the car featured three individual seats that could slide or fold independently. While the floor was flat enough not to interfere with the middle-seated passenger’s legroom, the vehicle’s inner width was not that generous.
Under the hood, Renault installed a choice of turbo-diesel and gasoline units ranging between 66 PS (65 hp) and 113 PS (111 hp) paired with a standard five-speed manual transmission. Its front wheel independent suspension and rear torsion beam ensured customers that they could rely on the vehicle, especially in the urban environment.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 16V 5MT FWD (65 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1149 cm3 |
Power: | 48 KW @ 5500 RPM 65 HP @ 5500 RPM 64 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 77 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 105 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.9 gallons (48.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101.3 mph (163 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 149.2 in (3790 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 62.6 in (1590 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.1 in (1,471/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.7 cuFT (275 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2325.9 lbs (1055 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3461.3 lbs (1570 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 140.4 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 16V 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1149 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5500 RPM 75 HP @ 5500 RPM 74 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 77 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 104 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.9 gallons (48.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101 mph (163 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 manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 149.2 in (3790 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 62.6 in (1590 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.1 in (1,471/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.7 cuFT (275 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2414.1 lbs (1095 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3549.4 lbs (1610 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 145 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (98 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 73 KW @ 5700 RPM 99 HP @ 5700 RPM 98 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 127 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.9 gallons (48.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110 mph (177 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: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 149.2 in (3790 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 62.6 in (1590 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.1 in (1,471/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.7 cuFT (275 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2502.2 lbs (1135 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3637.6 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 161 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16V 5MT FWD (113 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 82 KW @ 6000 RPM 111 HP @ 6000 RPM 110 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 150 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.9 gallons (48.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.3 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: | 185/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 149.2 in (3790 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 62.6 in (1590 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.1 in (1,471/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.7 cuFT (275 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2524.3 lbs (1145 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3659.7 lbs (1660 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 163 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 78 KW @ 4000 RPM 106 HP @ 4000 RPM 105 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 240 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 12.9 gallons (48.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115.6 mph (186 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.2 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: | 185/60R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 149.2 in (3790 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 62.6 in (1590 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.1 in (1,471/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.7 cuFT (275 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2590.4 lbs (1175 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3725.8 lbs (1690 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 124 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (65 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 48 KW @ 4000 RPM 65 HP @ 4000 RPM 64 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 160 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 12.9 gallons (48.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 97 mph (156 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.9 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: | 185/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 149.2 in (3790 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 62.6 in (1590 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.1 in (1,471/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.7 cuFT (275 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2546.3 lbs (1155 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3681.7 lbs (1670 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 125 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (70 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 50 KW @ 4000 RPM 68 HP @ 4000 RPM 67 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 1700 RPM 160 Nm @ 1700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 12.9 gallons (48.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 98.2 mph (158 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.3 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: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 149.2 in (3790 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 62.6 in (1590 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.1 in (1,471/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.7 cuFT (275 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2557.4 lbs (1160 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3692.7 lbs (1675 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 125 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (80 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 59 KW @ 4000 RPM 80 HP @ 4000 RPM 79 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 136 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 184 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 12.9 gallons (48.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 104 mph (167 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.4 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: | 185/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 149.2 in (3790 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 62.6 in (1590 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.1 in (1,471/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.7 cuFT (275 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2557.4 lbs (1160 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3692.7 lbs (1675 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 122 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (85 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 63 KW @ 4000 RPM 86 HP @ 4000 RPM 84 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 200 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106.3 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 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: | 185/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 149.2 in (3790 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 62.6 in (1590 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.1 in (1,471/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.7 cuFT (275 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2557.4 lbs (1160 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3692.7 lbs (1675 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 119 g/km |