Acura EL 1.0 Sedan USA 1.6 MT Base, Configuration (Basic)
| Volume | 1.6 l |
| Power | 127 hp |
| Consumption | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Gasoline AI-92 |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Front (FF) |
| Number of places | 5 |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Clearance | 145 mm |
| Trunk volume | 337 l |
| Front tires | 185/65 R15 |
| Rear tires | 185/65 R15 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | September 1996 — August 2000 |
| Drive type | Front |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 5 |
| Engine capacity | 1,590 cm³ |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 10.19 With |
| Maximum speed | 199 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 145 mm |
| Country of assembly | Canada |
| Number of doors | 4 |
Protection against car theft and damage
| Anti-theft system | |
| Immobilizer |
Motorist emergency kit
| Partial-size spare wheel | |
| Full size spare wheel |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,478 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,704 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,394 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 5.000 m |
| Front track width | 1,475 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,465 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,140 kg |
| Specific gravity | 8.98 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 45 l |
| Trunk volume | 337 l |
Additionally
| Aerodynamic drag coefficient, cW | 0.34 |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Gasoline AI-92 |
| Engine type | In-line, 4-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 127 hp |
| Maximum power | 93 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 6,600 |
| Maximum torque | 145.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 15.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 5,500 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Compression ratio | 9.60 |
| Cylinder diameter | 75.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 90.000 mm |
| Valve drive | SOHC |
| Additional engine information | PGM-FI |
| Environmental Compliance (LEV) | ULEV |
Fuel consumption
| Fuel consumption in the urban cycle | 11.10 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption outside the city | 7.80 l/100 km |
| Combined fuel consumption | 9.40 l/100 km |
Steering
| Power steering | |
| Electric power steering |
Transmission
| 1st gear ratio | 3.2500 |
| 2nd gear ratio | 1.9090 |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.2500 |
| 4th gear ratio | 0.9090 |
| 5th gear ratio | 0.7020 |
| Reverse gear ratio | 3.1530 |
| Main gear | 4.2500 |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent, multi-link |
Wheels
| Alloy wheels |
Tires
| Front wheels | 185/65 R15 |
| Rear wheels | 185/65 R15 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Disk |
| Rear brakes | Disk |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Halogen headlights | |
| Front fog lights | |
| Rear fog lights | |
| Xenon headlights | |
| Additional brake light |
Side mirrors
| Side mirrors in body color | |
| Electric side mirrors | |
| Electrically heated mirrors | |
| Side mirrors with turn signal repeaters |
Doors
| Door handles in body color | |
| Electric trunk drive |
Windows and driver visibility
| Factory tint | |
| Heated rear window |
Roof
| Adjustable sunroof |
Additional exterior elements
| Front spoiler | |
| Rear spoiler |
Interior and interior equipment
Steering wheel and dashboard
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | |
| Adjustable steering column | |
| Vertical steering wheel adjustment | |
| Tachometer | |
| On-board computer | |
| Telescopic steering wheel adjustment | |
| Steering wheel audio controls |
Interior design
| Fabric upholstery | |
| Leather upholstery |
Seats
| Adjusting the front seats | in 6 directions |
| Second row of seats | folds in a 60/40 ratio |
| Sports seats | |
| Electrically heated front seats | |
| Adjustable lumbar support in the front seats | |
| Front dividing armrest | |
| Rear armrest divider | |
| Electric driver's seat | |
| Electric front seats | |
| Adjusting the height of the driver's seat | |
| Pockets on the backs of the front seats |
Interior electrical package
| Central lock | |
| Electric front windows | |
| Rear electric windows | |
| Remote key (remote key) |
Additional interior equipment
| Smoker package | |
| Power connector |
Active and passive safety systems
Passive safety
| Three-point seat belt | |
| Active headrest | |
| Seat belt tensioner | |
| Seat belt retainer |
Airbags
| Driver's airbag | |
| Front passenger airbag | |
| Side airbag | |
| Curtain airbags |
Active vehicle safety and driver assistance systems
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | NULL |
| Cruise control | |
| Brake force distribution (EBD) | |
| Stability Program (ESP) | |
| Traction control system (TCS) | |
| Front parking sensors | |
| Rear parking sensors | |
| Rear view camera | |
| Brake Assist System (BAS) | |
| Tire pressure monitoring system |
Child safety
| ISOFIX mounting |
Comfort
Interior microclimate
| Air conditioner | - |
| Climate control | |
| Cabin filter |
Audio systems
| Radio | |
| Cassette player | |
| Additional audio equipment | 6 speakers |
| CD player | |
| Hands free | |
| CD changer | |
| MP3 support |
Additional equipment
| Mirrors with sun visors | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror |
Multimedia and navigation
| Navigation system | - |
| Full color LCD monitor | - |