Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Honda understood that the young generation wants something different from a sporty car: it had to be reliable, agile, and cheap to run. On top of that, a two-door version was highly recommended.
The 1996 Honda Civic Coupe was all of the above and even more. Due to its lightweight bodywork and its design, it was appealing to everybody. Since it was built on the same platform as the Civic Sedan and the Civic hatchback, the car's price was low, so it was affordable.
From the outside, the low profile of the hood and low greenhouse were in the same spirit as the rest of Honda's range. It featured new headlights than its predecessor, which fixed one of the main problems with the vehicle. The short grille between the headlights and the bigger air-intake on the lower bumper area made the car looks even more streamlined. From its sides, the ascending line enhanced the dynamic character.
Inside, it was the same straightforward Honda style, with a low-mounted dashboard and a simple, easy to read, four-dials dashboard. The Civic coupe had a low driving position that helped the driver become part of the car and feel every bump and every move with loads of feedback. In the back, there was room for two children.
Under the hood, the Civic coupe was offered with different engine choices depending on the market, ranged from 105 hp to 160 hp mated to a 5-speed manual. A CVT was offered as an option for selected versions.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 4AT (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1590 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 6200 RPM 105 HP @ 6200 RPM 103 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 103 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 140 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.6 in (4460 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.7 in (1,481/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.3 cuFT (405 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2204.6 lbs (1000 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3417.2 lbs (1550 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1590 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 6200 RPM 105 HP @ 6200 RPM 103 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 103 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 140 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.1 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: | 175/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.6 in (4460 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.7 in (1,481/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.3 cuFT (405 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2204.6 lbs (1000 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3417.2 lbs (1550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 173 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i CVT (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1590 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 6200 RPM 105 HP @ 6200 RPM 103 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 103 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 140 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.6 in (4460 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.7 in (1,481/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.3 cuFT (405 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Gross Weight Limit: | 2403 lbs (1090 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |