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ENGINEERING
FeaturesHYBRID (CVT)HYBRID (MT)
Engine TypeIn-Line 4-Cylinder In-Line 4-Cylinder 
Engine Block/Cylinder HeadAluminum-Alloy  Aluminum-Alloy  
Displacement (cc)1339 1339 
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net / with IMA)85 @ 5700 / 93 @ 5700 85 @ 5700 / 93 @ 5700 
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm / with IMA)87 @ 3300 / 105 @ 3000 87 @ 3300 / 116 @ 1500 
Bore and Stroke (mm)73 x 80 73 x 80 
Compression Ratio 10.8:1 10.8:1 
Valve Train8-Valve SOHC VTEC® 8-Valve SOHC VTEC® 
Multi-Point Fuel Injection• • 
Idle-Stop Feature• • 
Front-Wheel Drive• • 
CARB Emissions RatingULEV/AT-PZEV1* ULEV/AT-PZEV1* 
Dual-Point Sequential (i-DSI) Lean-Burn Ignition System with Immobilizer  with Immobilizer 
110, 000 Mile Tune-Up Interval• • 
ELECTRIC MOTOR / GENERATOR
FeaturesHYBRID (CVT)HYBRID (MT)
Permanent Magnet Motor• • 
Power Output13.4 hp @ 4000 rpm 13.4 hp @ 2500-4000 rpm 
Motor Width (mm)60 60 
ELECTRIC POWER STORAGE
FeaturesHYBRID (CVT)HYBRID (MT)
Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) Battery• • 
Output144v (120 cells @ 1.2v) 144v (120 cells @ 1.2v) 
Rated Capacity6.0 Ah 6.0 Ah 
TRANSMISSION
FeaturesHYBRID (CVT)HYBRID (MT)
5-Speed Manual Transmission  • 
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)•   
BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS
FeaturesHYBRID (CVT)HYBRID (MT)
Unit-Body Construction• • 
Control-Link MacPherson Strut Front Suspension• • 
Reactive-Link Double Wishbone Rear Suspension• • 
Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear) 25.4 / 13.0 25.4 / 13.0 
Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)• • 
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock2.88 2.88 
Steering Ratio (ULEV/AT-PZEV)14.64 / 14.82 14.64 / 14.82 
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.)34.8 34.8 
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes (in., front/rear)10.3/8.6 10.3/8.6 
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)• • 
Electronic Brake Distribution System (EBD)• • 
Wheels 14" Lightweight Alloy 14" Lightweight Alloy 
Low-Rolling-Resistance All-Season TiresP185/70 R14 87S P185/70 R14 87S 
INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS
FeaturesHYBRID (CVT)HYBRID (MT)
Headroom (in., front / rear)39.8 / 37.2 39.8 / 37.2 
Legroom (in., front / rear)42.2 / 36.0 42.2 / 36.0 
Shoulder Room (in., front / rear)52.6 / 52.0 52.6 / 52.0 
Hiproom (in., front / rear)51.2 / 49.8 51.2 / 49.8 
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)10.1 10.1 
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.)91.4 91.4 
Seating Capacity5 5 
EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS
FeaturesHYBRID (CVT)HYBRID (MT)
Wheelbase (in.)103.1 103.1 
Length (in.)175.4 175.4 
Height (in.)56.3 56.3 
Width (in.)67.5 67.5 
Track (in., front/rear) 57.9 / 57.9 57.9 / 57.9 
Curb Weight (lbs., ULEV/AT-PZEV) 2736 / 2749 2675 / 2684 
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear,ULEV)58 / 42 57 / 43 
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear,AT-PZEV)57 / 43 57 / 43 
EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES/CAPACITIES†
FeaturesHYBRID (CVT)HYBRID (MT)
5-Speed Manual (City/Highway) (ULEV)  46 / 51 
CVT (City/Highway) (ULEV)48 / 47   
5-Speed Manual (City/Highway) (AT-PZEV)  45 / 51 
CVT (City/Highway) (AT-PZEV)47 / 48   
Fuel (gal., ULEV/AT-PZEV)13.2 / 11.9 13.2 / 11.9 
Required FuelRegular Unleaded Regular Unleaded 
SAFETY
FeaturesHYBRID (CVT)HYBRID (MT)
3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions• • 
Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System• • 
Adjustable Front Seat Belt Anchors• • 
Dual-Stage Front Airbags (SRS) • • 
Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)• • 
Side-Impact Door Beams• • 
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)• • 
Electronic Brake Distribution System (EBD)• • 
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)• • 
Child-Proof Rear Door Locks• • 
Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System• • 
Emergency Trunk Opener• • 
EXTERIOR FEATURES
FeaturesHYBRID (CVT)HYBRID (MT)
Body-Colored Dual Power Mirrors• • 
Impact-Absorbing Body-Colored Bumpers• • 
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers• • 
Rear Decklid Spoiler• • 
Heat-Rejecting Green-Tinted Glass• • 
Remote Entry System• • 
Roof-Mounted Antenna• • 
Alloy Wheels• • 
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
FeaturesHYBRID (CVT)HYBRID (MT)
Automatic Climate Control with Air-Filtration• • 
Power Windows with Auto Down Driver's WindowIlluminated Switch Illuminated Switch 
Power Door Locks• • 
Cruise Control• • 
Front Beverage Holders with Lid• • 
Center Console with Armrest and Storage Compartment• • 
Front Door-Pocket Storage Bins• • 
Passenger-Side Seatback Pocket• • 
Coin Box• • 
Chrome Door-Handle Pulls• • 
Adjustable Steering Column• • 
Remote Fuel Filler Door Release• • 
Remote Trunk Release with Lock• • 
Headlights-On Reminder• • 
Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors• • 
Map Lights• • 
Floor Mats• • 
12-Volt Power Outlet• • 
Driver's Footrest• • 
Rear-Seat Heater Ducts• • 
Rear Window Defroster with Timer• • 
Cargo Area Light• • 
SEATING
FeaturesHYBRID (CVT)HYBRID (MT)
Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment• • 
Reclining Front Seatbacks• • 
Adjustable Outboard Head Restraints• • 
AUDIO SYSTEM
FeaturesHYBRID (CVT)HYBRID (MT)
AM/FM/CD Audio System with 4 Speakers and Clock• • 
INSTRUMENTATION
FeaturesHYBRID (CVT)HYBRID (MT)
Blue-Lit Instrument Panel with Electronic IMA Display• • 
Tachometer• • 
Idle-Stop Indicator Light• • 
Economy Shift Indicator  • 
Maintenance Interval Indicator• • 
Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2)• • 
Digital Fuel-Mileage Indicators• • 
IMA Charge and Assist Indicators• • 
Low-Fuel Indicator Light• • 
Fuel Level Indicator• • 
Battery Charge Indicator• • 
Coolant Temperature Indicator• • 
Trunk-Open Indicator Light• • 
Illuminated Ignition Switch• • 
*AT-PZEV vehicles are SULEV-rated with zero evaporative emissions and differ slightly due to emission standards. Available in California and some northeastern states.
†Based on 2005 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary.