Segment: Compact
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005
Honda introduced a facelifted version for its Civic Sedan in 2003 and offered it more safety systems than before. On top of that, it provided it with a hybrid drivetrain.
While the Civic hatchback and coupe took most of the media attention, the sedan stole the buyers' hearts that tried to get one. It was already a well-known vehicle for its simple yet functional design and, moreover, for its impressive reliability. It was a "just add gas" vehicle. But it was more than that.
It can't be said that it was a work of art. It rather looked plain, if not dull, with its angular headlights and its single-slat grille at the front. The profile looked like the car would struggle to get to 60 mph (97 kph) harder than any other competitor. Yet, the car was the proof to not judge a book by its cover. Or a car by its shape, whatever works.
Inside, the simple style continued with a flat, low-mounted dashboard. Its center stack was straightforward with the controls for the AC-unit (if fitted) and the stereo. The instrument cluster showed nothing new than the rest of the Civic, with a four-dial layout. Honda installed very low seats for the compact-sedan segment, and the driver had its heels about the same height as the bottom.
But Honda was surprising on other sections. For instance, it featured independent suspension in all corners and a lively 1.7-liter engine under the hood paired to a 5-speed manual. A four-speed automatic was on the options list. The biggest surprise was the 1.3-liter Hybrid version that offered an excellent 39 mpg (6 l/100 km) in the city and 54.7 mpg on the highway (4.2 l/100 km).
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 5MT (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1493 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 5800 RPM 105 HP @ 5800 RPM 103 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 100 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 135 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
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: | 185/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176 in (4470 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.7 in (1,471/1,466 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2359.3 lbs (1070 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 133 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L 5MT (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1668 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 6100 RPM 116 HP @ 6100 RPM 114 BHP @ 6100 RPM |
Torque: | 110 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 149 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
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: | 185/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176 in (4470 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.7 in (1,471/1,466 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2403.5 lbs (1090 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L 5MT (126 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1668 cm3 |
Power: | 93 KW @ 6300 RPM 126 HP @ 6300 RPM 125 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 114 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 155 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
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: | 185/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176 in (4470 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.7 in (1,471/1,466 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2403.5 lbs (1090 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT (83 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1339 cm3 |
Power: | 61 KW @ 5700 RPM 83 HP @ 5700 RPM 82 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 1000 RPM 160 Nm @ 1000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Hybrid |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.8 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: | 195/60 R 15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176 in (4470 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.7 in (1,471/1,466 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2535.8 lbs (1150 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3516.3 lbs (1595 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 116 g/km |