Vehicle type: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger,
4-door sedan
Price as tested: $13,570 (base price: $12,220)
Engine type: turbocharged SOHC diesel 4-in-line, iron block
and aluminum head, Bosch mechanical fuel
injection
Displacement.............................. 97 cu in, 1590 cc
Power (SAE net)........................... 59 bhp @ 4500 rpm
Transmission........................................ 5-speed
Wheelbase........................................... 97.3 in
Length............................................. 172.6 in
Curb weight......................................... 2519 lb
Zero to 60 mph..................................... 16.2 sec
Street start, 5 to 60 mph.......................... 16.7 sec
Standing 1/4-mile......................... 20.2 sec @ 65 mph
Top speed............................................ 93 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph.................................... 194 ft
Roadholding, 300-dia skidpad......................... 0.83 g
Road horsepower @ 50 mph.............................. 13 hp
EPA fuel economy, city driving....................... 37 mpg
C/D observed fuel economy............................ 33 mpg