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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

4WD Sport Utility

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Gas V8

Gas Flat 4-Cyl

Displacement

4.2L/254

2.5L/150

Fuel System

SEFI

SMPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

340 @ 7000

173 @ 6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

302 @ 3500

166 @ 4400

Transmission

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Manual w/OD

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.67

3.45

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.05

2.06

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.46

1.45

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.13

1.09

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.92

0.78

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.33

Clutch Size

8.86 in

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.89

4.11

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3869 lbs

3140 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

4-Link,

4-Wheel Independent

Suspension Type - Rear

Trapezoidal Link,

4-Wheel Independent

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Sport

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Sport

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

32 mm

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

32 mm

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

0.83 in

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

0.67 in

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Power

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

12.6 x 1.18 in

11.6 x 0.94 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.3 x 0.47 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width

9.0 x 1.40 in

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

18 x 8.0 in

16 x 6.5 in

Rear Wheel Size

18 x 8.0 in

16 x 6.5 in

Spare Wheel Size

18 x 8.0 in

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Spare Wheel Material

Alloy

Steel

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/40YR18

P215/60HR16

Rear Tire Size

P235/40YR18

P215/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

P235/40YR18

Compact

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

20 MPG

27 MPG

Cruising Range - City

215.80 mi

318.00 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

13 MPG

20 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

Cruising Range - Hwy

332.00 mi

429.30 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

16.6 gal

15.9 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.5

Variable

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

37.7 ft

34.8 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

37.4 ft

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

90.1 ft³

95.4 ft³

Front Head Room

38.4 in

39.8 in

Front Leg Room

41.3 in

43.6 in

Front Shoulder Room

55.1 in

53.5 in

Front Hip Room

51.6 in

Second Head Room

34.3 in

39.8 in

Second Leg Room

34.3 in

33.7 in

Second Shoulder Room

53.4 in

53.6 in

Second Hip Room

51.6 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

104.3 in

99.4 in

Length, Overall

180.6 in

176.6 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

70.1 in

68.3 in

Height, Overall

55.7 in

65.0 in

Track Width, Front

59.9 in

58.9 in

Track Width, Rear

59.9 in

58.5 in

Min Ground Clearance

3.7 in

8.1 in

Liftover Height

28.2 in

27.4 in

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

13.4 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

2400 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

200 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

2400 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

200 lbs

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

450

356

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

190

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

12.9 qts

7.3 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

4.2L DOHC SEFI V8 engine w/2-stage variable intake valve timing.

6-speed manual transmission-inc: synchronized reverse gear, dual-mass flywheel.

Torsen torque sensing center differential w/40-60 torque split.

quattro permanent all-wheel drive system.

Front/rear electronic differential locks (EDL).

95-amp/hr battery.

190-amp alternator.

4-link front sport suspension-inc: upper/lower control arm, coil springs.

Trapezoidal link independent rear sport suspension w/coil springs.

Front/rear gas shock absorbers.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

Electronic stabilization program (ESP)-inc: anti-slip regulation (ASR).

P235/40YR18 high performance tires.

18" x 8" 7-arm cast alloy wheels.

Full-size spare tire w/matching alloy wheel.

Servotronic speed-sensitive close-ratio pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes.

4-wheel anti-lock brakes w/electronic brake pressure distribution (EBD), brake assist.

Tool kit in spare wheel well

2.5L SOHC SMPI 16-valve 4-cyl boxer engine.

I-Active valve lift system.

Electronic throttle control (ETC).

5-speed manual transmission w/OD & "Hill Holder" system.

Continuous All-wheel drive.

Four-wheel independent suspension.

P215/60R16 tires.

16" 5-spoke alloy-look wheels w/wheel covers.

Pwr assisted steering.

Front disc/rear drum brakes.

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)

EXTERIOR

Pwr glass sunroof w/slide-&-tilt functions, pinch protection.

Single-frame front grille design.

Bi-xenon headlights-inc: automatic self-leveling, retractable headlight washers.

Auto-Blink feature blinks turn signal 3 times when lever shortly pushed up/down.

Dual front fog lights.

(1) rear fog light.

Programmable daytime running lights.

Dual pwr heated mirrors w/RH convex.

4-position intermittent windshield wipers w/heated washer nozzles

Roof rails w/crossbars.

Aluminum-alloy hood.

Body color body-side cladding & bumpers.

Multi-reflector fog lights.

Automatic-off halogen headlamps.

Daytime running lights.

Pwr mirrors.

Variable intermittent windshield wipers.

Rear window wiper/washer w/de-icer

ENTERTAINMENT

INTERIOR

Silk Nappa leather seating upholstery-inc: door inserts, front/rear armrests.

12-way heated pwr sport front bucket seats-inc: 4-way pwr lumbar, adjustable headrests.

60/40 split-fold rear seat-inc: individual locks, (2) adjustable headrests.

Full center console-inc: front/rear ashtrays w/pwr outlet & lighter, (2) auxiliary pwr outlets, climate controls, folding height adjustable front center armrest w/storage, (2) adjustable cupholders.

Fold down rear center armrest-inc: (2) cupholders.

Front/rear floor mats w/fastening mechanism.

3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel w/audio controls.

Tilt/telescopic steering column.

Aluminum pedals.

Backlit instrumentation-inc: coolant temp, tachometer, electric speedometer.

White/red illuminated instruments w/automatic brightness control.

Driver info display w/digital trip odometer, service interval indicator.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

8-color driver info display center-inc: active auto check system, outside temp gauge, 5-function trip computer, speed warning device, display for open door/trunk.

CAN network-inc: (3) fully functional circuits (infotainment, comfort, powertrain).

Pwr windows-inc: pinch protection, front/rear 1-touch down/1-touch up, pwr retention, driver door master control switch.

Pwr central locking system-inc: windows convenience open/close feature, selective unlocking, trunk/fuel filler door locks.

Remote locking-inc: extended range, rolling code, selective unlock, remote trunk release, panic function, alarm, integrated in folding key.

Cruise control.

Valet key.

Remote trunk release on driver door w/"soft touch" feature.

Remote fuel lid release on driver door.

Immobilizer III transponder system.

Anti-theft vehicle alarm system-inc: theft-deterrent light, backup horn, tilt sensor, auto-on when vehicle locked.

AM/FM stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer-inc: MP3 capability, radio data system (RDS), graduated audio level adjustment (GALA), Bluetooth.

Roof antenna for GPS, telephone.

Sirius satellite radio.

Dual zone automatic climate control system-inc: (7) temp sensors, sun & pressure sensor, activated charcoal/electrostatic filters.

Rear window defogger w/timer.

Protective door sill trim w/S4 logo.

Brushed aluminum interior trim.

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors.

3rd middle visor above rearview mirror.

(4) assist handles w/slow retraction feature.

Illuminated lighter, ashtray, glovebox, cargo area.

Interior lights in front/rear headliner w/courtesy delay, fade-in/fade-out, auto-on.

Leather-wrapped shift boot & hand brake lever.

Front seatback map net pockets.

(4) trunk tie-down eyelets w/luggage net.

Storage tray under front seats

Cloth seat trim.

Front bucket seats w/active head restraints.

Driver seat height & lumbar adjusters.

60/40 split fold down rear bench seat w/head restraints on all seating positions, armrest.

Multi-functional center console box-inc: adjustable armrest, auxiliary pwr outlet, dual cup holders.

Front passenger seatback pocket.

Carpeted front and rear floor mats.

Tilt steering column.

Instrumentation-inc: ambient temp gauge.

Pwr windows-inc: driver-side one-touch down, illuminated switches.

Pwr door locks-inc: illuminated switches.

Remote keyless entry w/audible confirmation.

Cruise control.

Security system.

Air conditioning.

Air filtration system.

Rear defogger.

AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (4) speakers.

Tricot cloth visors w/dual covered vanity mirrors.

Overhead console.

Dome light w/delay feature.

(2) rear retractable cup holders.

Silver metallic interior accents.

Cargo area inc: (2) utility bars, (2) grocery bag hooks, (4) tie-downs, (4) utility hooks.

Cargo area cover.

Rear 12-volt pwr outlet

SAFETY

4-wheel anti-lock brakes w/electronic brake pressure distribution (EBD), brake assist.

Driver/front passenger next generation frontal airbags w/dual-threshold deployment determined by seat buckle switches.

Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags.

SIDEGUARD inflatable curtain airbags.

Front 3-point seat belts-inc: height adjustment, automatic pretensioners, belt force limiters.

Outboard rear 3-point seat belts w/automatic pretensioners.

Passenger seat belts w/convertible locking retractor (CLR).

Rear seat LATCH (lower anchorage & upper tether child seat) provisions.

Rear child safety door locks.

Electronic stabilization program (ESP)-inc: anti-slip regulation (ASR).

Side intrusion beams.

Impact protection-inc: reinforced high strength steel/aluminum crossmembers, reinforced bumpers, rigid occupant cell.

Strengthened B-pillars for increased side crash performance.

Improved rear crash performance.

Programmable daytime running lights.

Crash sensor system-inc: central unlocking, interior lighting on, hazard warning lights on, engine & fuel pump shut off

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Dual-stage front airbags (SRS).

Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS).

Passenger Airbag Cutoff Switch/Sensor.

3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters, height adjustable shoulder belt anchors.

3-point rear seatbelts w/height-adjustable outboard anchors.

Rear child safety door locks.

LATCH rear child safety seat anchors.

Daytime running lights.

Safety brake pedal system

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
4.

Basic Miles/km:
50,000.

Drivetrain Years:
4.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
50,000.

Corrosion Years:
12.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
4.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
3.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
36,000

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
17V032000.

Mfg's Report Date:
January 11, 2017.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
33,421.

Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is calling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, A6 Sedan, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan vehicles, 2007-2008 A4 Cabriolet, RS4 Sedan, S4 Cabriolet and S6 Sedan vehicles, and 2006-2008 A6 Avant and 2008 RS4 Cabriolet vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehic....

Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death..

Remedy:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
11V464000.

Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 06, 2011.

Component:
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
295,123.

Summary:
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW JERSEY, OHIO, RHODE ISLAND, WEST VIRGINIA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY BREAK AT THE HANGER BRACKETS DUE TO CORROSION IF THE HANGER BRACKET IS EXPOSED TO SALTY AND HUMID ENVIRONMENTS SUCH AS ROADS CONTAINING SNOW MELTING AGENT..

Consequence:
A BROKEN CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH..

Remedy:
SUBARU DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DEGREE OF CORROSION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS, AND WILL EITHER RUSTPROOF OR REPLACE THEM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783..

Notes:
THIS IS SUBARU'S SAFETY RECALL NUMBER WVX-34. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

News - Crash Test Results

Frontal Driver:
* * * *.

Frontal Passenger:
* * * *.

Side Driver:
* * * * *.

Side Rear Passenger:
* * * *.

Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

Frontal Driver:
* * * * *.

Frontal Passenger:
* * * * *.

Side Driver:
* * * * *.

Side Rear Passenger:
* * * * *.

Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..

Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

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