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| Vehicle | ||
|---|---|---|
| EPA Classification | ||
| Compact | Small Station Wgn | Compact |
| Engine | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | ||
| Gas I5 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| Displacement | ||
| 2.5L/151 | 2.0L/121 | 2.0L/121 |
| Fuel System | ||
| SMPI | DI | SMPI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | ||
| 170 @ - TBD - | 200 @ 5100-6000 | 136 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | ||
| 177 @ - TBD - | 207 @ 1800-5000 | 136 @ 4250 |
| Transmission | ||
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | ||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code | ||
| 44Z | ||
| Trans Type | ||
| 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. | ||
| Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | ||
| & Tiptronic | ||
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | ||
| 4.04 | 3.36 | 3.42 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | ||
| 2.37 | 2.09 | 2.14 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | ||
| 1.56 | 1.47 | 1.45 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | ||
| 1.16 | 1.10 | 1.03 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | ||
| 0.85 | 1.11 | 0.77 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | ||
| 0.67 | 0.93 | |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | ||
| 3.19 | 3.99 | 3.73 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | ||
| 3.89 | 3.09 | 3.82 |
| Mileage | ||
|---|---|---|
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | ||
| 21 | 23 | 26 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | ||
| 29 | 32 | 34 |
| Electrical | ||
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | ||
| 140 | 140 | 110 |
| Cooling System | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | ||
| 10.0 | 8.4 | |
| Weight Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | ||
| 3041 | 3263 | 2745 |
| Trailering | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | ||
| N/A | 1000 | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | ||
| N/A | 100 | |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | ||
| N/A | ||
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | ||
| N/A | ||
| Suspension | ||
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | ||
| Independent | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | ||
| Independent | Four Link | SLA Control Blade |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | ||
| MacPherson Strut | w/Stabilizer Bar | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | ||
| Multilink | w/Stabilizer Bar | |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | ||
| 0.83 | ||
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | ||
| 0.79 | ||
| Brakes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type | ||
| Pwr | Pwr | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | ||
| 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | ||
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | ||
| 11.34 x 0.98 | 12.3 x - TBD - | |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | ||
| 10.23 x 0.47 | 11.0 x - TBD - | |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | ||
| Yes | ||
| Tires | ||
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | ||
| 195/65HR15 | P225/45R17 | P205/50R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | ||
| 195/65HR15 | P225/45R17 | P205/50R16 |
| Spare Tire Size | ||
| Compact | ||
| Wheels | ||
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Size (in) | ||
| 15 x 6 | 17 x 7.5 | 16 x - TBD - |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | ||
| 15 x 6 | 17 x 7.5 | 16 x - TBD - |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | ||
| Compact | ||
| Front Wheel Material | ||
| Steel | Alloy | Alloy |
| Rear Wheel Material | ||
| Steel | Alloy | Alloy |
| Spare Wheel Material | ||
| Steel | ||
| Steering | ||
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | ||
| Pwr Rack & Pinion | Speed-Sensitive | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | ||
| 16.2 | 15.8 | |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | ||
| 3.0 | ||
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | ||
| 35.11 | 34.2 | |
| Fuel Tank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | ||
| 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.0 |
| Exterior Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase (in) | ||
| 101.5 | 101.5 | 102.9 |
| Length, Overall (in) | ||
| 165.8 | 168.7 | 168.5 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | ||
| 69.3 | 77.1 | 66.7 |
| Height, Overall (in) | ||
| 58.2 | 56.0 | 56.9 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) | ||
| 60.6 | 59.9 | 58.9 |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) | ||
| 59.8 | 58.8 | 58.7 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | ||
| 5.4 | 4.4 | 6.2 |
| Liftover Height (in) | ||
| 26.9 | ||
| Cargo Area Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) | ||
| 40.2 | ||
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) | ||
| 17.6 | ||
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³) | ||
| 15.0 | 12.4 | |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³) | ||
| 54.6 | ||
| Interior Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity | ||
| 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | ||
| 94.0 | 88.9 | 94.3 |
| Front Head Room (in) | ||
| 39.3 | 38.1 | 39.1 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | ||
| 41.2 | 41.2 | 40.7 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | ||
| 54.7 | 54.3 | 53.5 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | ||
| 49.4 | ||
| Second Head Room (in) | ||
| 38.5 | 36.9 | 38.5 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | ||
| 35.3 | 34.8 | 37.6 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | ||
| 54.6 | 52.8 | 53.6 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | ||
| 50.9 | ||
| Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Name | ||
| Rabbit | A3 | Focus |
| Body Style | ||
| 2 Door HB | 4 Door HB | 5 Door Hatchback |