Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
Honda made a big step for its design ideas when it replaced the second generation with the 1983 third generation of the Civic.
In 1983, two major novelties came from Japan: the Mario Bros game came on the market and the third generation of the Honda Civic. While the popular videogame had to wait for another two years to become famous, the Civic was an instant hit.
Honda offered the wedged-shaped Civic in a few body choices, ranged from the three-door hatchback to the sporty coupe CRX, the sedan, and the Shuttle, the latter being at half-way between a small-sized SUV and a station wagon. They featured rectangular headlights and corner-mounted turn-signals with transparent lenses. Its plastic, wrapped-around, bumpers were black or painted, depending on the trim level. A vertical rear side defined the car's shape more as a kammback than a hatchback. The Civic didn't feature a real tailgate since only the rear window could have been opened upwards.
Inside, the Civic continued the straight-line design concept. It featured a flat dash-panel and a small instrument cluster with a trapezoidal shape. Depending on the engine and trim level, it featured just two gauges for fuel and coolant temperature and a speedometer. Upper versions were enhanced with a tachometer.
Under the hood, Honda installed a choice of three engines, including a punchy 1.6-liter, which provided 150 hp. It was the beginning of the VTEC technology, and the entire world was stunned by the high specific power offered by the small Japanese carmaker.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1343 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 6300 RPM 75 HP @ 6300 RPM 74 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 75 lb-ft @ 3100 RPM 102 Nm @ 3100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 104.4 mph (168 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.9 in (3960 mm) |
Width: | 65.7 in (1669 mm) |
Height: | 52.4 in (1331 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/57.5 in (1,450/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6.6 cuFT (187 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1834.2 lbs (832 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2888 lbs (1310 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 162 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1396 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 6300 RPM 90 HP @ 6300 RPM 89 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 83 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 112 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.9 in (3960 mm) |
Width: | 65.7 in (1669 mm) |
Height: | 52.4 in (1331 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/57.5 in (1,450/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6.6 cuFT (187 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1873.9 lbs (850 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2954.2 lbs (1340 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 169 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5i 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1493 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 6000 RPM 90 HP @ 6000 RPM 89 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 88 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM 119 Nm @ 4700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109.4 mph (176 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70HR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.9 in (3960 mm) |
Width: | 65.7 in (1669 mm) |
Height: | 52.4 in (1331 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/57.5 in (1,450/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6.6 cuFT (187 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1962.1 lbs (890 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3020.3 lbs (1370 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 162 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1590 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 6300 RPM 110 HP @ 6300 RPM 109 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 99 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM 134 Nm @ 5200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119.3 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.9 in (3960 mm) |
Width: | 65.7 in (1669 mm) |
Height: | 52.4 in (1331 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/57.5 in (1,450/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6.6 cuFT (187 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2032.7 lbs (922 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3020.3 lbs (1370 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 171 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i VTEC 5MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1590 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 7600 RPM 150 HP @ 7600 RPM 148 BHP @ 7600 RPM |
Torque: | 106 lb-ft @ 7100 RPM 144 Nm @ 7100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 129.2 mph (208 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.9 in (3960 mm) |
Width: | 65.7 in (1669 mm) |
Height: | 52.4 in (1331 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/57.5 in (1,450/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6.6 cuFT (187 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2270.8 lbs (1030 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3240.8 lbs (1470 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 176 g/km |