Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
Key specifications
Specification
Value
EPA size class
Midsize car, Compact car
Model years in EPA data
2002–2009
Powertrains
Petrol
Engine displacement
1.8–2.0 L
Cylinders
4
Transmission types
Manual, Automatic
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Fuel
Petrol (regular)
Configurations listed
18
Luggage volume (EPA)
396–510 L
Passenger volume (EPA)
2,633–2,775 L
Years and markets
Years and markets
Specification
Value
Model years (US)
2000–2009
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
Component
Complaints
Most reported model years
Airbags
387
2007, 2008, 2009
Brakes
91
2002, 2003, 2006
Electrical system
91
2005, 2007, 2008
Engine and cooling
88
2003, 2007, 2008
Transmission and drivetrain
82
2002, 2003, 2004
Fuel and propulsion
80
2006, 2007, 2008
Speed control and cruise
75
2005, 2007, 2008
Seat belts
55
2002, 2003, 2009
Body and structure
51
2003, 2005, 2006
Steering
40
2005, 2007, 2008
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2009: 957 complaints, 192 with a crash and 21 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.