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2006 Honda Accord I4 LX/EX

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Engineering:

Engine Type: In-Line 4-Cylinder
Engine Block/Cylinder Head: Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (cc): 2354
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net, Rev 8/04): 166 @ 5800
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 160 @ 4000
Redline (rpm): 6500
Bore and Stroke (mm): 87x99
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Valvetrain: 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC (R)
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Drive-by-Wire Throttle System (TM)
Front-Wheel Drive
CARB Emissions Rating: LEV-2//PZEV
EPA Emissions Rating: Tier II/Bin5//Tier II/Bin2
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer
100,000-Miles-or-More Tune-Up Interval

Transmissions:

Gear Ratios

5-Speed Manual Transmission

1st: 3.267 2nd: 1.769 3rd: 1.147 4th: 0.872 5th: .659 Final Drive: 4.389
Reverse: 3.583

5-Speed Automatic Transmission (available)

1st: 2.652 2nd: 1.517 3rd: 1.037 4th: 0.738 5th: 0.566 Final Drive: 4.438
Reverse: 2.000

Body/Suspension/Chassis:

Unit-Body Construction
Double Wishbone Front Suspension
Five-Link Double Wishbone Rear Suspension
Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear): 25.4/14.0
Variable Assist Power Rack-and-Pinion Steering
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock: 2.94
Steering Ratio: 15.21:1
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.): 36.1
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes (in.): 11.1/NA - LX
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.): 11.1/10.2 - EX
Wheels: 15" with Full Covers//16" Alloy
All-Season Tires: P205/65 R15 92H//P205/60 R16 91V
Compact Spare Tire

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Interior Measurements:

Headroom (in., front/rear): 40.4/38.5 - LX//38.3/36.8 - EX
Legroom (in., front/rear): 42.6/36.8
Shoulder Room (in., front/rear): 56.9/56.1
Hiproom (in., front/rear): 54.6/53.5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft., seat up/down): 14.0
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.): 102.7 - LX//97.7 - EX
Seating Capacity: 5

Exterior Measurements:

Wheelbase (in.): 107.9
Length (in.): 191.1
Height (in.): 57.2
Width (in.): 71.6
Track (in., front/rear): 61.1/61.2
Curb Weight (lbs. MT/AT): 3137/3201//3168/3239
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, MT):
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, AT):

EPA Mileage Estimates/Capacities:

5-Speed Manual (City/Highway): 26/34
5-Speed Automatic (City/Highway): 24/34
Crankcase (qt.): 5.6
Coolant System (qt. MT/AT): 7.6/7.5
Fuel (gal.): 17.1
Required Fuel: Regular Unleaded

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My domestic partner's 2001 i4 Accord just keeps on chugging. It has never needed an emergency repair and has even stood up to 90% city driving with mediocre maintenance and overdue oil changes. The Accord has some good solid engineering!