Segment: Compact
Production years: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
Honda considered that the compact-segment buyers deserved more attention and offered superior technologies in a market where the main criteria were the price.
There was no other carmaker to offer an all-wheel independent suspension in the segment. Moreover, it offered a complex system that was not available even for medium-sized vehicles. As a result, it won the comfort battle against all of its main competitors, and the customers started to rethink their budgets. Soon, the fourth generation of the Civic started to gain customers' hearts.
At a glance, it looked just like its predecessor, but it was a completely different car. It kept the same narrow, rectangular horizontal headlights and a small grille on the lower part of the bumper. In the rear, depending on the trim level, Honda offered a red trim that covered the area between the taillights.
Inside, the dash looked like a bolted together puzzle rather than a single unit. The carmaker installed the radio under the ventilation system, not above like most of the other carmakers on the center stack. Its straight lines design and low height gave a cramped vehicle the impression despite its four doors bodywork. But since its wheelbase was longer than on its predecessor, there was room enough for five adults on a short trip. For a family of four, with two children, it was an excellent car. Moreover, the standard folding seatback extended the luggage compartment.
Under the hood, Honda installed fuel-injected engines only, and that was a relief for most of its customers. All versions were paired with 5-speed manual transmissions.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT (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: | 106.9 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 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: | 166.5 in (4229 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/57.5 in (1,450/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.5 cuFT (382 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1946.7 lbs (883 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 - 1.5i 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: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 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: | 166.5 in (4229 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/57.5 in (1,450/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.5 cuFT (382 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2054.7 lbs (932 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3086.5 lbs (1400 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 164 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT (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: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.1 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.5 in (4229 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/57.5 in (1,450/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.5 cuFT (382 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2076.4 lbs (942 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3108.5 lbs (1410 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 176 g/km |