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Engineering
  DX LX EX/EX-L
Engine Type In-Line 4-Cylinder In-Line 4-Cylinder In-Line 4-Cylinder
Engine Block/Cylinder Head Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (cc) 1799 1799 1799
Horsepower @ rpm 140 @ 6300 140 @ 6300 140 @ 6300
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) 128 @ 4300 128 @ 4300 128 @ 4300
Redline (rpm) 6800 6800 6800
Bore and Stroke (mm) 81 x 87.3 81 x 87.3 81 x 87.3
Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.5:1 10.5:1
Valve Train 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC®
Multi-Point Fuel Injection Standard Standard Standard
Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System Standard Standard Standard
Front-Wheel Drive Standard Standard Standard
CARB Emissions Rating ULEV-2 ULEV-2 ULEV-2
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer Standard Standard Standard
100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups[1]  Standard Standard Standard
Transmissions
  DX LX EX/EX-L
5-Speed Manual Transmission Standard Standard Standard
Compact 5-Speed Automatic Transmission (available) Standard Standard Standard
Body/Suspension/Chassis
  DX LX EX/EX-L
Unit-Body Construction Standard Standard Standard
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension Standard Standard Standard
Multi-Link Rear Suspension Standard Standard Standard
Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear) 24.2 / 10.0 24.2 / 10.0 24.2 / 10.0
Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock 2.67 2.67 2.67
Steering Ratio 13.73 13.73 13.73
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) 34.8 35.4 35.4
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes (in., front/rear) 10.3 / 7.9 10.3 / 7.9  
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in., front/rear)     10.3 / 10.2
Wheels 15" with Full Covers 16" with Full Covers 16" Alloys
All-Season Tires P195 / 65 R15 89H P205 / 55 R16 89H P205 / 55 R16 89H
Compact Spare Tire Standard Standard Standard
 
[1]  Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. May vary with driving conditions. See your owner's manual for more details.