THE GLOBAL CAR CATALOG

Honda Civic (USA) Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1972–1979) — First Generation

The Honda Civic (USA) First Generation spans estate, compact three-door and coupe bodies, giving you different balances of access and carrying space. Transmission choice adds another consideration for everyday use.

← All Honda models

10 modificationsAll supplied years

Honda Civic (USA) Engines and Transmissions

Selected Honda Civic (USA) engine and transmission combinations include the Estate 5-door’s 1.5 MT and 1.5 AT, plus the Mini 3-doors’ 1.2 AT. These examples pair gasoline engines with front-wheel drive. The manual lets you choose when to change gear, while the automatics ease the work of driving in stop-start traffic.

Estate 5-door — Honda Civic (USA) Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Honda Civic (USA) Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.5 MTGasoline1488 cm³60 hp44 kW103 N⋅mManualFWD
1.5 ATGasoline1488 cm³60 hp44 kW103 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Mini 3-doors — Honda Civic (USA) Engines and Transmissions

Mini 3-doors Honda Civic (USA) Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.2 ATGasoline1170 cm³50 hp36 kW80 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.2 MTGasoline1170 cm³50 hp36 kW80 N⋅mManualFWD
1.5 MTGasoline1488 cm³60 hp44 kW103 N⋅mManualFWD
1.5 ATGasoline1488 cm³60 hp44 kW103 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Coupe — Honda Civic (USA) Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Honda Civic (USA) Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.2 ATGasoline1170 cm³50 hp36 kW80 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.2 MTGasoline1170 cm³50 hp36 kW80 N⋅mManualFWD
1.5 MTGasoline1488 cm³60 hp44 kW103 N⋅mManualFWD
1.5 ATGasoline1488 cm³60 hp44 kW103 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Honda Civic (USA) Dimensions

Estate 5-door — Honda Civic (USA) Dimensions

Estate 5-door Honda Civic (USA) Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weight
1.5 MT4064 mm1506 mm1374 mm2200 mm860 kg1260 kg
1.5 AT4064 mm1506 mm1374 mm2200 mm860 kg1260 kg

Mini 3-doors — Honda Civic (USA) Dimensions

Mini 3-doors Honda Civic (USA) Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weight
1.2 AT3551 mm1505 mm1320 mm2200 mm845 kg1165 kg
1.2 MT3551 mm1505 mm1320 mm2200 mm695 kg1055 kg
1.5 MT3551 mm1505 mm1320 mm2200 mm860 kg1260 kg
1.5 AT3551 mm1505 mm1320 mm2200 mm860 kg1260 kg

Coupe — Honda Civic (USA) Dimensions

Coupe Honda Civic (USA) Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weight
1.2 AT3551 mm1505 mm1320 mm2200 mm845 kg1165 kg
1.2 MT3551 mm1505 mm1320 mm2200 mm695 kg1055 kg
1.5 MT3551 mm1505 mm1320 mm2200 mm860 kg1260 kg
1.5 AT3551 mm1505 mm1320 mm2200 mm860 kg1260 kg