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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Small Station Wagon

Engine

Engine Order Code

LUU

Engine Type

Electric/Gas I4

Gas I4

Displacement

1.4L/85

1.6L/97

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

122 @ 6300

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

115 @ 4200

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front wheel drive

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

MKA

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Manual

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.61

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.96

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.97

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.54

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.26

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3781 lbs

2560 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Compound Crank

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

Brakes

Brake Type

Regenerative

Pwr

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

11.8 x -TBD- in

11.0 x -TBD- in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.5 x -TBD- in

10.3 x -TBD- in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17 x 7.0 in

15 x 6.0 in

Rear Wheel Size

17 x 7.0 in

15 x 6.0 in

Spare Wheel Size

Compact in

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

RBB

Rear Tire Order Code

RBB

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/55R17

P195/65R15

Rear Tire Size

P215/55R17

P195/65R15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

40 MPG

31 MPG

Cruising Range - City

325.50 mi

330.20 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

35 MPG

26 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

37 MPG

28 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

372.00 mi

393.70 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

35 mi

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

9.3 gal

12.7 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

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

5.1

6.5

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.4

15.1

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

36.0 ft

34.4 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

90.0 ft³

102.3 ft³

Front Head Room

37.8 in

40.2 in

Front Leg Room

42.0 in

42.1 in

Front Shoulder Room

56.5 in

55.2 in

Front Hip Room

53.7 in

53.3 in

Second Head Room

36.0 in

39.6 in

Second Leg Room

34.1 in

39.0 in

Second Shoulder Room

53.9 in

55.1 in

Second Hip Room

51.2 in

52.7 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

105.7 in

100.4 in

Length, Overall

177.1 in

161.6 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

70.4 in

70.3 in

Height, Overall

56.6 in

63.4 in

Track Width, Front

61.2 in

61.8 in

Track Width, Rear

62.1 in

62.0 in

Min Ground Clearance

6.5 in

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

10.6 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

5.2 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

Engine, Range Extender, 1.4L Internal Combustion Engine (83 hp [62 kW]), requires premium fuel.

Electric drive, Voltec (149 hp [111 kW] motoring power, 273 lb-ft of torque [370 N-m] motoring torque, 74 hp [55 kW] generating power).

Front wheel drive.

Battery, Propulsion, Lithium-ion (16-kWh), Rechargeable Energy Storage System includes liquid thermal management system with active control.

Charge cord, 120-volt, portable.

Battery, 12-volt with Rundown Protection.

Keyless ignition, engaged with electronic push button start.

Suspension, front, MacPherson strut.

Suspension, rear semi-independent, compound crank.

Steering, Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist, variable for low to high speed maneuvers.

Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc, electro-hydraulic power with StabiliTrak, regenerative system.

Brake, parking, electric

1.6L DOHC MPI CVVT I4 engine.

5-speed manual transmission w/OD.

Front wheel drive.

Independent MacPherson strut front suspension -inc: coil springs, gas shock absorbers, stabilizer bar.

Torsion beam rear suspension -inc: coil springs, gas monotube shock absorbers.

Engine-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering.

Front vented/rear solid pwr disc brakes

EXTERIOR

Wheels, 17" (43.2 cm) 5-spoke forged painted aluminum.

Tires, P215/55R17 all-season, blackwall, low rolling resistance.

Tire inflation kit.

Spoiler, rear.

Headlamps, bi-functional halogen projector with automatic exterior lamp control.

Lamp, LED center high-mounted stop/brake (CHMSL).

Tail lamps, LED illumination.

Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding with integrated turn signal indicators.

Glass, solar absorbing.

Wipers, front intermittent, variable with washers

15" steel wheels w/full covers.

P195/65R15 all-season tires.

Body-colored bumpers.

Body-colored front/rear fascias w/black inserts.

Black bodyside moldings & front fender garnish.

Chrome-accented front grille.

Clear-lens halogen headlamps w/auto-off.

Black manual mirrors.

Tinted solar glass.

Variable intermittent windshield wipers.

Rear windshield wiper w/washer.

Black door handles

ENTERTAINMENT

Audio system with navigation, AM/FM stereo with DVD-ROM and MP3 playback capability includes voice recognition, Radio Data System (RDS) and timeshift function.

Audio system feature, Bose premium speaker system with 6 speakers and sub-woofer, Energy Efficient Series Sound System.

Audio system feature, auxiliary input jack, located in center console.

Audio interface, USB port, located in center console.

Hard drive, 30 GB of audio data storage.

XM Radio is standard on nearly all 2011 GM models and includes 3 months of trial service. Get over 170 channels, including: commercial-free music, sports, news, talk, entertainment, comedy, family and kids' channels, and much more. With XM's incredible range of programming, everything worth listening to is on XM (Requires a subscription sold separately by XM after the first 90 days. Available only in the 48 contiguous United States and District of Columbia. Visit gm.xmradio.com for details.).

XM NavTraffic and Local Forecast use your vehicle's GPS navigation system to show continuous traffic updates and weather conditions when they're needed most-while you're driving. NavTraffic is available for over 100 markets and Local Forecast for over 150 markets (Requires a subscription to XM Radio and XM NavTraffic, sold separately by XM after trial period at which time service automatically renews and bills, at then-current rates, unless you call XM to cancel. Subscriptions are governed by XM Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. The Local Forecast data displays and individual product availability vary by vehicle hardware; and Local Forecast and Current Conditions information is provided for over 150 major US cities. Weather information will be provided for the closest major US city and may take longer than 12 minutes to be displayed on a device. For more information about XM NavTraffic, visit gm.xmradio.com.).

Bluetooth for phone personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system.

MyVOLT.com Vehicle Connectivity.

Antenna, roof-mounted

AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: USB port, auxiliary input jack, (4) speakers.

SIRIUS satellite radio -inc: 3-month trial subscription

INTERIOR

Seats, front bucket with reclining seatbacks and adjustable head restraints.

Seat trim, Premium Cloth.

Seat adjusters, driver and front passenger manual, fore/aft, up/down and recline.

Seat, rear 40/40 split-folding.

Console, center, covered storage bin with dual cup holders.

Storage, covered, upper instrument panel.

Storage, open, located forward of shifter.

Power outlets, 3 auxiliary, 12-volt includes 1 in front center console, 1 in rear console and 1 in upper instrument panel storage bin.

Floor mats, carpeted front and rear.

Steering column, tilt and telescopic.

Steering wheel, comfort grip.

Steering wheel controls, mounted audio controls.

Instrumentation, 7" digital reconfigurable LCD screen includes Driver Information Center, compass and selectable efficiency gauge.

Display, center, 7" LCD touch screen.

Efficiency display screens with programmable charge times.

Driver mode control switch, Normal, Sport and Mountain modes.

Controls, center, touch-sensitive.

Mobile application, OnStar MyLink requires compatible smartphone.

Charge control, programmable time of day with charging indicator light on instrument panel.

Windows, power with Express-Down on all, driver Express-Up with anti-pitch override.

Door locks, power programmable with delayed locking feature and lockout protection.

Remote Keyless Entry, extended range with remote start, panic button, door lock/unlock and charge port door control release.

Remote vehicle starter system.

Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed, steering wheel mounted controls.

Universal Home Remote includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable.

Theft-deterrent system, anti-theft alarm with immobilizer.

Stolen Vehicle Assistance.

Air conditioning, single-zone automatic climate control.

Defogger, rear-window, electric.

Glovebox, passenger-side.

Storage, door panels, dedicated umbrella pocket and bottle holder.

Map pockets, driver and front passenger seatbacks.

Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming.

Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, covered, sliding.

Assist handles, 2, rear outboard with rear coat hooks.

Lighting, interior, ambient LED-based front reading lights, dome and cargo area lamp.

Console, rear, open storage bin with dual cup holders.

Storage, covered, dedicated for vehicle charging cord located in rear cargo area.

Cargo cover

Cloth front bucket seats -inc: active headrests.

60/40 split-folding rear seat -inc: adjustable head restraints.

Instrument panel storage bin.

Tilt steering wheel.

Instrumentation -inc: tachometer, outside temp display, digital clock.

Trip computer.

Pwr windows.

Pwr door locks.

Air conditioning.

Rear window defroster.

Dual level glove box.

Dual front cup holders.

Dual rear bottle holders.

Dual front door map pockets -inc: bottle holders.

12V pwr outlet.

Lighting -inc: cargo lamp, dome lamp w/delay

SAFETY

StabiliTrak, stability control system with brake assist includes Traction Control.

Daytime Running Lamps, LED illumination.

Air bags, dual-stage frontal, side-impact and knee for driver and front passenger and roof-rail side-impact for front and rear outboard seating positions includes Passenger Sensing System (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat outboard occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.).

OnStar, 5 years of Directions and Connections plan includes Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance including Stolen Vehicle Slowdown and Remote Ignition Block, Remote Door Unlock, Destination Download and OnStar eNav (where available), OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Roadside Assistance, Remote Horn and Lights, and Hands Free Calling. (Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.).

Automatic Crash Response.

Pedestrian friendly alert, driver activated horn chirp using turn signal lever.

Safety belts, 3-point, all seating positions includes front seat dual pretensioners.

Lockout switch, child, rear doors and windows, electronic control.

LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats.

Tire Pressure Monitor System

Electronic stability control (ESC) w/traction control (TCS).

Anti-lock brakes (ABS) -inc: electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), brake assist (BA).

5-MPH bumpers.

Side-impact door beams.

Front/rear crumple zones.

Dual front advanced airbags -inc: passenger occupancy sensor.

Front seat-mounted side airbags.

Front/rear side curtain airbags.

3-point seat belts in all seating positions -inc: front height-adjustable anchors, front pretensioners, front force limiters.

Rear child safety door locks.

Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH).

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Impact absorbing steering column

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
100,000.

Roadside Assistance Years:
5.

Corrosion Years:
6.

Corrosion Years:
3.

Corrosion Miles/km:
100,000.

Corrosion Miles/km:
36,000.

Emissions Years:
3.

Emissions Miles/km:
50,000.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
100,000.

Emissions Years:
2.

Emissions Miles/km:
24,000

Basic Years:
5.

Basic Miles/km:
60,000.

Drivetrain Years:
10.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
100,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
100,000.

Roadside Assistance Years:
5.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
60,000.

Roadside Assistance Note:
24-hour roadside assistance

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
15V145000.

Mfg's Report Date:
MAR 13, 2015.

Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
50,236.

Summary:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Volt vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, to June 26, 2013. If the driver exits the vehicle without turning off the electrical system, the battery may drain low enough that the gasoline engine will automatically start itself to recharge the electric battery..

Consequence:
If the engine runs for an extended period of time in an enclosed space, there may be a build up of carbon monoxide, increasing the risk of personal injury..

Remedy:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software to limit the time that the stationary vehicle can be left in the ON position, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14617..

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:
13V114000.

Mfg's Report Date:
APR 01, 2013.

Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
623,658.

Summary:
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and causing the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate..

Consequence:
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098..

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:
14V822000.

Mfg's Report Date:
DEC 29, 2014.

Component:
STRUCTURE.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
95,314.

Summary:
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles manufactured January 8, 2009, to October 2, 2013, equipped with a sun roof. A headliner plate may detach during deployment of the curtain air bag..

Consequence:
A detached headliner plate may increase the risk of injury to the occupant during a vehicle crash..

Remedy:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install industrial adhesive strips to secure the headliner plates, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC112..

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.

News - Crash Test Results

Overall Rating:
* * * * *.

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating:
* * * *.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver:
* * * * *.

Note:
Frontal crash test results are valid for 2011 model year vehicles manufactured before July 2, 2010..

Overall Side Crash Rating:
* * * * *.

Side Barrier Rating:
* * * * *.

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat:
* * * * *.

Male/Female Dummy Note:
Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs..

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat:
* * * * *.

Rollover Rating:
* * * * *.

Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result:
No Tip.

Risk of Rollover:
9.4%.

Side Barrier Rating Driver:
* * * * *.

Rollover Note:
Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle's risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. 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..

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger:
* * * *.

Combined Side Rating Front Seat:
* * * * *.

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat:
* * * * *.

Side Barrier Rating Note:
NHTSA has concluded that the crash test of this vehicle on May 12, 2011 damaged the Volt's lithium ion battery and that the damage led to a vehicle fire more than three weeks after the test was completed. Following additional, rigorous testing of the Volt's battery packs that resulted in a subsequent fire as well as an incident in which the battery emitted smoke and sparks, the agency has launched a safety defect investigation of potential post-crash fires in Chevy Volts. Read NHTSA statement on the Volt: http://www.nhtsa.gov/PR/Volt

Overall Rating:
* * * *.

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating:
* * * *.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver:
* * * *.

Frontal Crash Test Note:
Not Applicable.

Note:
Frontal crash test results are valid for 2011 model year vehicles manufactured before July 2, 2010..

Overall Side Crash Rating:
* * * * *.

Side Barrier Rating:
* * * * *.

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat:
* * * * *.

Male/Female Dummy Note:
Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs..

Combined Side Rating Front Seat:
* * * *.

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat:
* * * * *.

Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result:
No Tip.

Risk of Rollover:
15.1%.

Side Barrier Rating Driver:
* * * *.

Rollover Note:
Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle's risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. 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..

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger:
* * * *.

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat:
* * * * *.

Side Barrier Rating Note:
Not Applicable

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