THE GLOBAL CAR CATALOG

Honda City Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1981–1986) — First Generation

The first generation Honda City is a compact three-door hatchback built around a tall, upright cabin. Its small footprint and clever packaging made it easy to park while still carrying four people comfortably.

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Honda City Engines and Transmissions

Every Honda City engine in this generation runs on gasoline, using small-displacement four-cylinder units tuned for city driving rather than outright speed. The light body means modest power still feels lively, and the front-wheel-drive layout keeps the drivetrain compact. Manual transmissions dominate, with automatic options offered on some versions.

Mini 3-doors — Honda City Engines and Transmissions

Mini 3-doors Honda City Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.2 MTGasoline1231 cm³44 hp32 kW82 N⋅mManualFWD
1.2 MTGasoline1231 cm³67 hp49 kW98 N⋅mManualFWD
1.2 ATGasoline1231 cm³67 hp49 kW98 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.2 MTGasoline1231 cm³110 hp81 kW160 N⋅mManualFWD
1.2 ATGasoline1231 cm³110 hp81 kW160 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Honda City Dimensions

Mini 3-doors — Honda City Dimensions

Mini 3-doors Honda City Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
1.2 MT3420 mm1625 mm1570 mm2220 mm145 mm
1.2 MT3420 mm1625 mm1570 mm2220 mm145 mm
1.2 AT3420 mm1625 mm1570 mm2220 mm145 mm
1.2 MT3420 mm1625 mm1570 mm2220 mm145 mm
1.2 AT3420 mm1625 mm1570 mm2220 mm145 mm