Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2007, 2008, 2009
Toyota introduced the tenth generation of the Corolla in 2006 in Japan, while U.S. customers could see it in the flesh in the following year at the 2007 SEMA auto show in Las Vegas in October.
The Corolla was already a worldwide bestseller, and customers loved it for its reliability and low maintenance costs. Its biggest downturn was the dull aspect both on the exterior and interior. But Toyota tried to change that, and the tenth generation of this moniker saw a different approach in terms of design. In addition, the cabins were greatly improved and featured modern systems, while the engines got a little bit punchier. Not enough to call the car a sports sedan, but at least it didn’t struggle on entry ramps anymore to catch up with highway speeds.
This generation wore the Axia name in Japan, while in most other countries, Toyota sold it as the Corolla. Unlike other generations of it, it shared the same exterior design around the world, with slight adjustments according to local regulations. The new design language mixed arched lines with a few sharp angles. At the front, the bumper featured an upper chromed grille and a lower one flanked with side scoops. In sedan shape, the Corolla featured an ascending beltline that started from the swept-back headlights and continued all the way to the back, on the taillights. The four-door sedan featured flush door handles and, depending on the trim level, chromed trims around the windows and black B-pillars. The rear fascia showed wide taillights that crossed from the quarter panels to the trunk’s lid above the rear bumper.
The cabin didn’t look like an upscale model, but it wasn’t dull anymore. Toyota installed stain-resistant upholsteries on the seats and light-gray trims on the center console, center stack, steering wheel, and door cards. True, it was made from hard plastic, but it looked better than in the Corolla’s ninth generation. Furthermore, the big dials for the speedometer and tachometer inside the instrument cluster featured integrated LCDs that displayed various information from the car’s onboard computer. Between them, the automaker installed two arrows for up-shifts and downshifts, which helped the driver achieve better fuel efficiency. The front seats were slightly raised on the sides and were designed mostly for comfort, with a knee-height center console. In addition, depending on the trim level, Toyota also offered the car with a center armrest between the front occupants. On the rear bench seat, the automaker installed two ISOFIX systems to fix child seats and a center fold-down armrest for situations when just two passengers sat there.
Another essential upgrade was for the platform, which featured new McPherson struts up front and torsion beam suspension at the back. As a result, the car boasted increased road handling over its predecessor. For selected markets, the car came fitted as standard with various safety systems, including Vehicle Stability Control (VSA), Brake Assist (BAS), and Traction Control (TC). Under the hood, the automaker installed a wide choice of diesel and gasoline engines, depending on the market, paired with either manual or automatic transmissions.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L VVT-i 5AT FWD (124 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 91 KW @ 6000 RPM 124 HP @ 6000 RPM 122 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 116 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM 157 Nm @ 5200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.1 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: | 205/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.7 in (4539 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.8 in (1,519/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2690 lbs (1220 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3880 lbs (1760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 157 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L VVT-i 5AT FWD (132 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 97.1 KW @ 6400 RPM 132 HP @ 6400 RPM 130 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 160 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 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: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.7 in (4539 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.8 in (1,519/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2756 lbs (1250 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3880 lbs (1760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 144 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L VVT-i 5MT FWD (124 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 91 KW @ 6000 RPM 124 HP @ 6000 RPM 122 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 116 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM 157 Nm @ 5200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 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: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.7 in (4539 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.8 in (1,519/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2678.6 lbs (1215 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3880.1 lbs (1760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 162 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L VVT-i 5MT FWD (132 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 97.1 KW @ 6400 RPM 132 HP @ 6400 RPM 130 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 160 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.7 in (4539 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.8 in (1,519/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2712 lbs (1230 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3880 lbs (1760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 150 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 4AT FWD (126 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1794 cm3 |
Power: | 94 KW @ 6000 RPM 128 HP @ 6000 RPM 126 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 122 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 165 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.7 in (4539 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.8 in (1,519/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2615 lbs (1186 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3880 lbs (1760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Notes |
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U.S. model |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (126 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1794 cm3 |
Power: | 94 KW @ 6000 RPM 128 HP @ 6000 RPM 126 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 122 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 165 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
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: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.7 in (4539 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.8 in (1,519/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2530 lbs (1148 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3880 lbs (1760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Notes |
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U.S. model |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L D-4D 6AT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1364 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 3800 RPM 90 HP @ 3800 RPM 89 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 151 lb-ft @ 1800-2800 RPM 205 Nm @ 1800-2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.7 in (4539 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.8 in (1,519/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2778 lbs (1260 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3924 lbs (1780 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 127 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L D-4D 6MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1364 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 3800 RPM 90 HP @ 3800 RPM 89 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 151 lb-ft @ 1800-2800 RPM 205 Nm @ 1800-2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108 mph (174 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.7 in (4539 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.8 in (1,519/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2734 lbs (1240 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3924 lbs (1780 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 122 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L D-4D 6MT FWD (126 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 93 KW @ 3600 RPM 126 HP @ 3600 RPM 125 BHP @ 3600 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 300 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.3 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.7 in (4539 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.8 in (1,519/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3053.4 lbs (1385 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4166.7 lbs (1890 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 148 g/km |