Overview |
| Vehicle
type |
Subcompact,
two-seater, front-wheel drive, gasoline-electric hybrid |
| Standard
features |
Major
features:
- 5-speed manual transmission
or continuously-variable automatic transmission (CVT)
- Anti-lock brakes
- Electric power steering
- Dual air bags (SRS)
- Alloy wheels
- Digital instrument panel
- AM/FM stereo cassette
w/clock
- Power windows
- Power mirrors
- Power door locks with
keyless entry
- Anti-theft "immobilizer"
system (engine won't start without code transmitted from the
key)
- Automatic climate control
with micro-filtration system (air conditioning optional)
- Electronic instrument
display with fuel mileage computer and shift indicator
Other features:
- Body-colored mirrors &
bumpers
- Heat-rejecting green-tinted
glass
- 2-speed/intermittent windshield
wipers
- Rear wiper/washer
- Rear window defroster
with timer
- Roof-mounted antenna
- Beverage holders
- Reclining
high-back bucket seats
- Passenger seatback pocket
- Rear-center net pocket
- Lockable glove compartment
- Driver's storage compartment
- Hidden rear storage well
- Cargo hooks
- Cargo area light
- Remote fuel filler door
release
- Map lights
- Driver's vanity mirror
|
Drivetrain |
| Engine
& Motor |
|
| Engine
type |
Lean-burn
inline 3 cylinder |
| Fuel
system |
Multiport
electronic fuel injection |
| Ignition
system |
Electronic |
| Materials |
Aluminum-alloy
head and block
Lightweight magnesium oil pan |
| Valve
train |
12
valve SOHC
VTEC-E variable valve timing and lift technology |
| Bore
x stroke |
72
mm x 81.5 mm |
| Displacement |
0.995
liter |
| Compression
ratio |
5-speed:
10.8:1
CVT: 10.3:1 |
| Tune-up
interval |
170,000
km (105,000 mi) |
| Engine
weight |
56
kg (124 lbs.) |
| Electric
motor |
10
kW permanent magnet DC brushless motor |
| Size |
60
mm (2.4") thick |
| Output |
5-Speed
Manual |
CVT
Automatic |
Horsepower
@ RPM / with IMA:
(SAE net)) |
67
@ 5700 / 73 @ 5700 |
65
@ 5700 / 71 @ 5700 |
| Torque
(lb-ft) / with IMA: |
66
@ 4800 / 91 @ 2000 |
65
@ 4800 / 90 @ 2000 |
| 5-Speed
Transmission |
5-speed
manual transaxle
(see also: Gear
ratio graph) |
| 1st
gear ratio |
3.461 |
| 2nd
gear ratio |
1.750 |
| 3rd
gear ratio |
1.096 |
| 4th
gear ratio |
0.857 |
| 5th
gear ratio |
0.710 |
| Reverse
gear ratio |
3.230 |
| Final
drive ratio |
3.208 |
| CVT
Automatic Transmission |
Honda
Multimatic with "Drive", "Sport" and "Low"
modes. |
| Final
drive ratio |
5.690 |
Electrical |
| IMA
battery pack |
144
volt NiMH (nickel metal-hydride) battery,
consisting of 120 cells providing 1.2 V each |
| Rated
capacity |
6.5
Ah |
| Alternator |
DC-DC
converter, 75 A / 14.3 V
(Provides power to 12 V accessory battery) |
Suspension, Steering, Brakes and Wheels |
| Suspension
& Steering |
|
| Front
suspension |
MacPherson
strut with aluminum-forged knuckle, aluminum lower arm |
| Front
stabilizer bar |
17.3
mm (2/3") |
| Rear
suspension |
Twist-beam
and trailing arms |
| Steering |
Rack
and pinion with variable electric power assistance |
| Turning
diameter, curb-to-curb |
9.57
m (31.4 ft) |
| Brakes |
Four
wheel anti-lock (ABS) |
| Front |
Discs,
231 mm |
| Rear |
Drums,
180 mm |
| Handbrake |
Mechanical,
acting on rear wheels |
| Wheels
& Tires |
|
| Wheels |
14
x 5.5J
Cast aluminum |
| Tires |
Bridgestone
Potenza RE92 165/65R14 78S
Treadwear 260 Traction A Temperature B
Tubeless Steel Belted Radial M+S |
Body Construction |
| Type |
Aluminum
monocoque |
| Materials |
All
structural components and most body panels are extruded or die-cast
aluminum |
| Front
fenders & rear fender skirts are a recyclable ABS/nylon composite |
Dimensions and Weight |
| (see
also Scale
Drawings) |
| Length |
3945
mm (155 1/8") |
| Height
(excluding antenna) |
1355
mm (53 1/3") |
| Wheelbase |
2400
mm (94½") |
| Front
track |
1435
mm (56½") |
| Rear
track |
1325
mm (52") |
| Ground
clearance |
150
mm (5.9") |
| Headroom |
986
mm (38.8") |
| Legroom |
1090
mm (42.9") |
| Shoulder
room |
1283
mm (50.5") |
| Hiproom |
1237
mm (48.7") |
| Passenger
volume |
1342
liters (47.4 cu ft) |
| Cargo
volume (Honda's figure) |
462
liters (16.3 cu ft) |
| Main
cargo area (by EU standards) |
139
liters (5 cu ft) |
| Below-floor
storage area |
48
liters (1.5 cu ft) |
| Fuel
tank capacity |
40
liters (10.6 gal.) |
| Curb
weight |
|
| 5
speed, without air conditioning |
834
kg (1,847 lbs.) |
| 5
speed, with air conditioning |
848
kg (1,878 lbs.) |
| CVT,
with air conditioning |
893
kg (1,964 lbs.) |
Weight
distribution (F:R) |
|
| fully
loaded |
57:43
(approx 600 kg front, 450 kg rear) |
| dry |
60:40 |
Performance |
| Top
speed |
180
km/h (112 mph) |
| Acceleration,
0-60mph |
12.0
seconds (Honda's estimate) [5-speed]
10.6 seconds (Car & Driver) [5-speed] |
| Range |
Over
1125 km (over 700 miles) [5-speed] |
Fuel Consumption & Emissions |
|
5-Speed
Manual |
CVT
Automatic |
| Fuel
consumption |
3.4
l/100km (EUDC)
61 mpg city / 70 mpg highway (EPA) |
57
mpg city / 56 mpg highway (EPA) |
| CO2
emissions |
80
g/km |
90
g/km |
| California
emission standards compliance |
ULEV |
SULEV |
