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Engine Data 1.4l Petrol 1.5l Diesel
Engine type 4 cylinder DOHC 4 cylinder CRDi
Capacity 1399 1493
Max power (kw) 71.3 @ 6000 81 @ 4000
Max power (bhp) 95.6 bhp @ 6000 108.6 bhp @ 4000
Max torque (Nm) 125.4 @ 4700 235 @ 2000
Max torque (lb/ft) 92.5 @ 4700 173.3 @1900-2750
Bore/stroke (mm) 75.5 x 78.1 75 x 84.5
Fuel system Mulit-point fuel injection Common Rail
Ignition system Distributorless ignition (DLI) -
Compressor - Variable Geometric Turbocharger
 

Transmission

 

1.4l Petrol

 

1.5l Diesel

Manual 5 speed 5 speed
Automatic (GS only) 4 speed electronically controlled -
 

Bodystyle and seats

Hatchback
5 seats
 

Dimensions

Overall length (mm) 3,990
Overall width (mm) 1,695
Overall height (mm) 1,470
Wheelbase (mm) 2,500
Headroom front / rear (mm) 1,005 / 960
Leg room max front (mm) 1085 / 870
Luggage capacity – rear seats up (litres) 270
Luggage capacity – rear seats folded flat (litres) 1,145

 

Specifications 1.4l Petrol 1.5l Diesel
Gross vehicle weight (kg) – (automatic) 1,580 (1,600) 1,650
Min kerb weight manual (automatic) 1,079 (1,101) 1,146
Maximum towing weights:
Trailer with brakes 1,100 (700) 1,100
Trailer without brakes 453 453
Maximum Ball Weight (kg) 50 50
Maximum roof loads (kg) 75 75
Fuel tank capacity 45ltr 45ltr
 

Suspension / Steering / Braking

Front suspension MacPherson Strut with Stabiliser
Rear suspension Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Steering system Rack and Pinion
Steering – Turns lock to lock 3.1
Braking system 4 disc with ABS

 

Service Intervals
Intermediate service – miles (months) 10,000 – 12 months
Major service – miles (months) 20,000 – 24 months
 

Performance

 

Petrol

 

Petrol

 

Diesel

Manual Automatic Manual
Maximum speed – kph / mph 177 / 110 168 / 105 176 / 110
Acceleration 0-62mph (seconds) 12.3 14.5 11.5
 

Fuel Consumption

 

Petrol

 

Petrol

 

Diesel

Manual Automatic Manual
(official Government Test Figures) mpg (l/100km)
Urban (cold) 35.3 (8.0) 28.5 (9.9) 49.6 (5.7)
Extra-urban 53.3 (5.3) 50.4 (5.6) 68.9 (4.1)
Combined 44.8 (6.3) 39.2 (7.2) 60.1 (4.7)
 

Emissions

 

Petrol

 

Petrol

 

Diesel

Manual Automatic Manual
CO2 (g/km) 150 171 121
Noise Moving (db(A)E) 72 70 71
 

Insurance Rating

1.4P & 1.5D, S, GS, Ice 1.4P & 1.5D LS
4 5

 

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