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    Honda Civic

    Features & Specs

    Explore the features & specs of Honda Civic

    Powertrain & Performance

    Engine specs, power, and efficiency

    Handling & Mechanics

    Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality

    Exterior & Dimensions

    Design, size, and presence on the road

    Interior

    Comfort, tech, and convenience inside

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    Vti-R

    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $33,000†
    Price & specs

    Vti-R

    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $35,000†
    Price & specs
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: 96eec
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: 96eec
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 1595
    Compression Ratio: 10.2
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.6
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 1595
    Compression Ratio: 10.2
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.6
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 11.9
    Capacity (L): 45
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 11.9
    Capacity (L): 45
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Instrument Cluster
    Type: Analog
    Instrument Cluster
    Type: Analog
    Odometer
    Number of Odometers: 1
    Odometer
    Number of Odometers: 1
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 6.6
    EU 83 Combined (mpg): 36
    EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
    EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 7.6
    EU 83 Urban (mpg): 31
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 6.6
    EU 83 Combined (mpg): 36
    EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
    EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 7.6
    EU 83 Urban (mpg): 31
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 208
    Maximum Speed (mph): 129
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 208
    Maximum Speed (mph): 129
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 160
    Maximum Power (kW): 118
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 148
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7600
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 7000
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 160
    Maximum Power (kW): 118
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 148
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7600
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 7000
    Fuel Economy
    EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 6.6
    EU 83 City (L/100km): 7.6
    EU 83 City (mpg): 31
    Fuel Economy
    EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 6.6
    EU 83 City (L/100km): 7.6
    EU 83 City (mpg): 31
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    ABS
    Location: 4-Wheel
    ABS
    Location: 4-Wheel
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Steering Wheel
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic
    Steering Wheel
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Wishbone
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Wishbone
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Tires
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Tires
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Wheels
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Wheels
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Mud Flaps
    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    Mud Flaps
    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    Non-Corrosive Body
    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
    Non-Corrosive Body
    Not Available
    Body Style
    Body Type: Hatchback
    Local Body Type: Hatchback
    Body Style
    Body Type: Hatchback
    Local Body Type: Hatchback
    Spoiler
    Location: Front
    Location: Roof
    Location: Trunk/Hatch
    Spoiler
    Location: Front
    Location: Roof
    Location: Trunk/Hatch
    Bumpers
    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear
    Bumpers
    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear
    Cargo Capacity
    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 20.7
    Rear Seat Down (L): 585
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 7.4
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 210
    Cargo Capacity
    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 20.7
    Rear Seat Down (L): 585
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 7.4
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 210
    External Dimensions
    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9800
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 32.2
    Overall Height (in): 54.1
    Overall Height (mm): 1375
    Overall Length (in): 164.6
    Overall Length (mm): 4180
    Overall Width (in): 66.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1695
    Wheelbase (in): 103.1
    Wheelbase (mm): 2620
    External Dimensions
    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9800
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 32.2
    Overall Height (in): 54.1
    Overall Height (mm): 1375
    Overall Length (in): 164.6
    Overall Length (mm): 4180
    Overall Width (in): 66.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1695
    Wheelbase (in): 103.1
    Wheelbase (mm): 2620
    Exterior Door Handles
    Color: Body Color
    Exterior Door Handles
    Color: Body Color
    Headlights
    Configuration: Single
    Headlights
    Configuration: Single
    Paint
    Type: Gloss
    Paint
    Type: Gloss
    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
    Material: Cloth/Felt
    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
    Material: Cloth/Felt
    Sunroof
    Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Sunroof Type: Glass
    Sunroof
    Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Sunroof Type: Glass
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Power Windows
    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
    Power Windows
    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
    Windshield Wipers
    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
    Windshield Wipers
    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
    Sun Visors
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Sun Visors
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Weights
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1000
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2205
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1102
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1131
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2493
    Weights
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1000
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2205
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1102
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1131
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2493
    Antenna
    Type: A Pillar
    Antenna
    Type: A Pillar
    Audio Anti-Theft Protection
    Type: Code
    Audio Anti-Theft Protection
    Type: Code
    Audio System
    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo
    Audio System
    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 4
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 4
    Ashtray
    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear
    Ashtray
    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear
    Vanity Mirror
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Vanity Mirror
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Door Panel Trim
    Material: Partial Cloth
    Door Panel Trim
    Material: Partial Cloth
    Floor Covering
    Load Area: Carpet
    Floor Covering
    Load Area: Carpet
    Front Airbag
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Front Airbag
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seat Belts
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Rear Seat Belts
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Front Seat
    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
    Front Seat
    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
    Seat Upholstery
    Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
    Seat Upholstery
    Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
    Seating
    Capacity: 4
    Seating
    Capacity: 4
    Audio Media Storage Unit
    CDs Type: CDs
    Audio Media Storage Unit
    CDs Type: CDs
    Console
    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Covered
    Floor Type: Full
    Console
    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Covered
    Floor Type: Full
    Door Pockets Bins
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Door Pockets Bins
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Air Conditioning
    CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
    Air Conditioning
    CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
    Ventilation System
    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Recirculation Setting: yes
    Ventilation System
    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Recirculation Setting: yes
    Power Locks
    Operation: key
    Power Locks
    Operation: key

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