2012 Buick Verano

Body style / driveline:

Four-door, 5-passenger front engine transaxle; front-wheel-drive compact car

Construction:

Steel body-frame integral with front and rear crumple zones; galvanized steel front fenders, hood, roof, door panels, one-piece bodyside outer panel, thermal plastic olefin (TPO) bumper fascias

Manufacturing location:

Orion Township, Mich.

Key competitors:

Lexus IS 250, Audi A3, Acura CSX

Ecotec 2.4L DOHC I-4
(LEA)

Displacement (cc / cu in):

2384 / 145

Bore and stroke (mm / in.):

88 x 98 / 3.46 x 3.85

Block material:

Cast aluminum

Cylinder head material:

Cast aluminum

Valvetrain:

Overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, continuous variable valve timing for intake and exhaust

Ignition system:

Individual coil-on-plug

Fuel delivery:

Direct injection and electronic throttle control

Compression ratio:

11.2:1

Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):

180 / 136 @ 6700 rpm (SAE certified)

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm)

171 / 235 @ 4900 rpm (SAE certified)

Recommended fuel:

Regular unleaded or E85

Emissions controls:

Close-coupled, catalytic converter; variable valve timing; positive crankcase ventilation evaporative system

Fuel consumption:

Mi/imp.gal (city / hwy / combined)

29 / 46 / 34

L/100km (city / hwy / combined)

9.9 / 6.2 / 8.3

Hydra-Matic 6T45 6-speed automatic

Type:

Six-speed transverse, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive transmission

Gear Ratio (:1)

     First:

4.58

     Second:

2.96

     Third:

1.91

     Fourth:

1.45

     Fifth:

1.00

     Sixth:

0.75

     Reverse:

2.84

Final drive ratio:

3.23

Independent, MacPherson strut-type with side-loaded strut modules, specifically tuned coil springs, direct-acting stabilizer bar (hollow); hydraulic ride bushings

Rear:

Specifically adapted compound crank (torsion beam) with double-walled, U-shaped profile at the rear, Z-link (tunable control arm)

Steering type:

Rack-mounted electric power steering

Steering ratio:

15.5:1

Steer wheel turns, lock-to-lock:

2.8

Turning circle, curb-to-curb (m / ft):

11 / 36

Power-assisted four-wheel disc electronic brake force distribution and ABS

Brake rotor diameter (mm / in.):

front:
300 / 11.8 vented; single-piston w/steel calliper
rear:
292 / 11.5 vented; single-piston w/steel calliper

Total swept area (cu cc; pad area):

TBD

17-inch alloy std.
18-inch alloy std on 1SL
18-inch alloy opt.

Tires:

235/45R18 ALS
225/50R17 ALS

2685 / 105.7

Overall length (mm / in.):

4671 / 183.9

Overall width (mm / in.):

1815 / 71.4

Overall height (mm / in.):

1484 / 58.4

Track (mm / in.):

front:
1544 / 60.7
rear:
1558 / 61.3

front:
973 / 38.3 (without sunroof)
945 / 37.2 (with sunroof)
rear:
960 / 37.8 (without sunroof)
960 / 37.8 (with sunroof)

Legroom (mm / in.):

front:
1068 / 42
rear:
861 / 33.9

Shoulder room (mm / in.):

front:
1399 / 55.1
rear:
1343 / 53.8

Hip room (mm / in.):

front:
1364 / 53.7
rear:
1320 / 51.9

2 / 3

Curb weight (kg / lb):

1497 / 3300

EPA passenger volume (L / cu ft) :

2690 / 95

Trailer towing maximum (lb. / kg):

1000 / 454

Cargo volume (L / cu ft):

405 / 14.3 (with spare tire/jack kit and without Bose Premium audio)
396 / 14 (with spare tire/jack kit and Bose Premium audio)

Fuel tank (L / imp.gal):

59 / 13.0