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2002 Chevrolet Prizm - Specs

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Prizm - Engine Specs
Prizm - Transmission Specs
Prizm - Chassis / Suspension
Prizm - Exterior Dimensions
Prizm - Interior Dimensions
Prizm - Capacities

All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.

Engine 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
Type and description 1.8-liter DOHC 16-valve L4 SFI
Displacement (cu in / cc) 109.5 / 1794
Bore & stroke (in / mm) 3.11 x 3.60 / 79 x 91
Cylinder head material aluminum
Valvetrain DOHC, four valves per cylinder
Fuel injection / delivery sequential fuel injection
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm) 125 / 93 @ 5800
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) 125 / 165 @ 4000
Recommended fuel 87 octane
Maximum engine speed (rpm) 5800
Exhaust system single stainless steel
Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined)
30 / 40 / 35 (four-speed automatic transmission)
29 / 33 / 31 (three-speed automatic transmission)
32 / 41 / 36 (five-speed manual transmission)

Transmission 5-speed manual 3-speed auto 4-speed auto w/OD
Type five-speed manual, front-wheel drive three-speed auto, front-wheel drive four-speed electronic auto w/overdrive, front-wheel drive
Gear ratios (:1):      
First 3.17 2.81 3.64
Second 1.90 1.55 2.01
Third 1.31 1.00 1.30
Fourth 0.89 - 0.89
Reverse 3.25 2.30 2.98
Final drive ratio 3.72:1 3.42:1 2.66:1

Chassis / Suspension 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
Front
independent MacPherson struts with coil springs and 22-mm stabilizer bar
Rear
independent MacPherson struts with coil springs and 14-mm stabilizer bar
Steering power rack-and-pinion
Ratio 18.1:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock 3.27
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m) 34 / 10.4

Brakes 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
Type front disc, rear drum, four-wheel ABS Optional
Front (diameter x thickness, in / mm) 10.04 x 0.87 / 255 x 22
Rear (diameter x thickness, in / mm) 7.87 / 200

Wheels / Tires 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
Standard wheel 14-inch x 5.5-inch full wheel cover with Chevy bowtie
Available wheel 14-inch x 5.5-inch alloy wheel with Chevy bowtie
Standard tires sedan: P175/65R-14 all-season tires; LSi: P185/65R-14

Exterior Dimensions 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
Wheelbase (in / mm) 97.1 / 2466
Overall length (in / mm) 174.2 / 4427
Overall width (in / mm) 66.7 / 1694
Overall height (in / mm) 53.7 / 1364
Track (in / mm): Front 57.5 / 1461
Track (in / mm): Rear 57.1 / 1450
Min. ground clearance (in / mm) front bumper: 7.7 / 195
rear bumper: 12 / 305
Base curb weight (lbs / kg) five-speed manual: 2398 / 1087
three-speed automatic: 2442 / 1107
four-speed automatic: 2486 / 1127
Weight distribution, front / rear 60 / 40

Interior Dimensions Front Rear
Head room (in / mm) 39.3 / 998 36.9 / 937
Head room with Optional sunroof (in / mm) 36.9 / 937 35.8 / 909
Leg room (in / mm) 42.5 / 1080 33.2 / 843
Shoulder room (in / mm) 52.8 / 1341 52.2 / 1326
Hip room (in / mm) 50.5 / 1283 51.2 / 1301

Capacities 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
EPA passenger volume (cu ft / liters) 88 / 2491
EPA interior volume (cu ft / liters) 100.1 / 2835
Cargo volume (cu ft / liters) 12.1 / 360
Trailer towing (max lbs / kg) 1500 / 681
Fuel tank capacity (gals / liters) 13.2 / 50
Engine oil (qts / liters) 3.5 / 3.3
Engine coolant (qts / liters) 5.8 / 5.5 (5.7 for automatic transmission)