Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
One of the models that paved the way for Japanese cars into the hot hatch territory was the Civic EG. For some, this EG doesn't mean anything. But these initials were used for the fifth generation of the Honda Civic and especially for the three-door version.
It was offered with a wide range of engines, from an economical 1.3-liter with carburetor to a powerful 1.6-liter VTEC engine. For the American market, though, the base engine was the 1.5-liter unit while the Europeans had received the 1.3-liter engine. Both base engines had similar outputs with 70 hp for the 1.5 and 75 for the European 1.3-liter.
But the Honda Civic wasn't just about economy and the car won the hearts of many customers due to its sporty VTEC engines. With a 1.6-liter displacement, the EG had a version with 160 hp in Europe, which was called the VTI. Its performance numbers are great even today with a 0 to 100 kph (0-62 mph) acceleration time of 7.3 seconds and a top speed of 215 kph (133 mph). Screaming engines at 8000 rpm also were a specialty of the Japanese carmaker.
Inside the vehicles, the design was rather dull. There was a time when Honda used to offer either air conditioning or a sunroof, but not both of them in a car. Other than that there weren't any special features inside apart from the plain seats, a gear stick and a steering wheel.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 4MT (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: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 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: | 160.6 in (4079 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 52.8 in (1341 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.2 in (2570 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6.7 cuFT (190 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.42 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2067.9 lbs (938 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3020.3 lbs (1370 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 167 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5i 5MT (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: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.8 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 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: | 175/70HR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.6 in (4079 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 52.8 in (1341 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.2 in (2570 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6.7 cuFT (190 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.42 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2090 lbs (948 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3218.7 lbs (1460 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 5 MT (160 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1590 cm3 |
Power: | 118 KW @ 7600 RPM 160 HP @ 7600 RPM 158 BHP @ 7600 RPM |
Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ 7000 RPM 150 Nm @ 7000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 133.6 mph (215 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: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.6 in (4079 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 52.8 in (1341 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.2 in (2570 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6.7 cuFT (190 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.42 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2387.6 lbs (1083 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3218.7 lbs (1460 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 178 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1590 cm3 |
Power: | 92 KW @ 6500 RPM 125 HP @ 6500 RPM 123 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 105 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM 142 Nm @ 5200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.7 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.6 in (4079 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 52.8 in (1341 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.2 in (2570 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6.7 cuFT (190 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.42 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2171.6 lbs (985 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3306.9 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 174 g/km |