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Honda Civic (USA) Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1983–1987) — Third Generation

The Third Generation Honda Civic (USA) spans the Sedan, Estate 5-door and Mini 3-doors, giving you different ways to balance everyday passenger needs, luggage space and a compact body.

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Honda Civic (USA) Engines and Transmissions

Among the Honda Civic (USA) powertrain choices, the Sedan’s 1.3 MT and 1.3 AT versions combine gasoline engines with front-wheel drive, as does the Estate 5-door 1.3 MT. A manual transmission lets you control gear changes directly, while an automatic saves you clutch work in stop-start traffic.

Sedan — Honda Civic (USA) Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Honda Civic (USA) Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1342 cm³	71 hp	52 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1187 cm³	54 hp	39 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1342 cm³	80 hp	58 kW	111 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.3 AT	Gasoline	1342 cm³	80 hp	58 kW	111 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.5 MT	Gasoline	1488 cm³	86 hp	63 kW	126 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.5 AT	Gasoline	1488 cm³	86 hp	63 kW	126 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.5 MT	Gasoline	1488 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	126 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.5 AT	Gasoline	1488 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	126 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.5 MT	Gasoline	1488 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	129 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.5 AT	Gasoline	1488 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	129 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

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

Estate 5-door Honda Civic (USA) Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1342 cm³	71 hp	52 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1187 cm³	54 hp	39 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1342 cm³	80 hp	58 kW	111 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.3 AT	Gasoline	1342 cm³	80 hp	58 kW	111 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.5 MT	Gasoline	1488 cm³	86 hp	63 kW	126 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.5 AT	Gasoline	1488 cm³	86 hp	63 kW	126 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.5 MT	Gasoline	1488 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	126 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.5 AT	Gasoline	1488 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	126 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.5 MT	Gasoline	1488 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	129 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.5 AT	Gasoline	1488 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	129 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

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

Mini 3-doors Honda Civic (USA) Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1342 cm³	71 hp	52 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1187 cm³	54 hp	39 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1342 cm³	80 hp	58 kW	111 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.3 AT	Gasoline	1342 cm³	80 hp	58 kW	111 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.5 MT	Gasoline	1488 cm³	86 hp	63 kW	126 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.5 AT	Gasoline	1488 cm³	86 hp	63 kW	126 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.5 MT	Gasoline	1488 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	126 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.5 AT	Gasoline	1488 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	126 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.5 MT	Gasoline	1488 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	129 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.5 AT	Gasoline	1488 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	129 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

Honda Civic (USA) Dimensions

Sedan — Honda Civic (USA) Dimensions

Sedan Honda Civic (USA) Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.2 MT	4145 mm	1630 mm	1385 mm	2450 mm	Not provided	Not provided	Not provided
1.2 MT	4145 mm	1630 mm	1385 mm	2450 mm	785 kg	1270 kg	165 mm
1.3 MT	4145 mm	1630 mm	1385 mm	2450 mm	800 kg	Not provided	Not provided
1.3 AT	4145 mm	1630 mm	1385 mm	2450 mm	810 kg	Not provided	Not provided
1.5 MT	4145 mm	1630 mm	1385 mm	2450 mm	825 kg	1270 kg	160 mm
1.5 AT	4145 mm	1630 mm	1385 mm	2450 mm	Not provided	Not provided	160 mm
1.5 MT	4145 mm	1630 mm	1385 mm	2450 mm	840 kg	1270 kg	160 mm
1.5 AT	4145 mm	1630 mm	1385 mm	2450 mm	870 kg	1270 kg	160 mm
1.5 MT	4145 mm	1630 mm	1385 mm	2450 mm	840 kg	1270 kg	160 mm
1.5 AT	4145 mm	1630 mm	1385 mm	2450 mm	850 kg	1270 kg	160 mm

Estate 5-door — Honda Civic (USA) Dimensions

Estate 5-door Honda Civic (USA) Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.2 MT	3990 mm	1645 mm	1490 mm	2450 mm	Not provided	Not provided	Not provided
1.2 MT	3990 mm	1645 mm	1490 mm	2450 mm	785 kg	1270 kg	165 mm
1.3 MT	3990 mm	1645 mm	1490 mm	2450 mm	800 kg	Not provided	Not provided
1.3 AT	3990 mm	1645 mm	1490 mm	2450 mm	810 kg	Not provided	Not provided
1.5 MT	3990 mm	1645 mm	1490 mm	2450 mm	825 kg	1270 kg	160 mm
1.5 AT	3990 mm	1645 mm	1490 mm	2450 mm	Not provided	Not provided	160 mm
1.5 MT	3990 mm	1645 mm	1490 mm	2450 mm	840 kg	1270 kg	160 mm
1.5 AT	3990 mm	1645 mm	1490 mm	2450 mm	870 kg	1270 kg	160 mm
1.5 MT	3990 mm	1645 mm	1490 mm	2450 mm	840 kg	1270 kg	160 mm
1.5 AT	3990 mm	1645 mm	1490 mm	2450 mm	850 kg	1270 kg	160 mm

Mini 3-doors — Honda Civic (USA) Dimensions

Mini 3-doors Honda Civic (USA) Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.2 MT	3810 mm	1626 mm	1346 mm	2388 mm	Not provided	Not provided	Not provided
1.2 MT	3810 mm	1626 mm	1346 mm	2388 mm	785 kg	1270 kg	165 mm
1.3 MT	3810 mm	1626 mm	1346 mm	2388 mm	800 kg	Not provided	Not provided
1.3 AT	3810 mm	1626 mm	1346 mm	2388 mm	810 kg	Not provided	Not provided
1.5 MT	3810 mm	1626 mm	1346 mm	2388 mm	825 kg	1270 kg	160 mm
1.5 AT	3810 mm	1626 mm	1346 mm	2388 mm	Not provided	Not provided	160 mm
1.5 MT	3810 mm	1626 mm	1346 mm	2388 mm	840 kg	1270 kg	160 mm
1.5 AT	3810 mm	1626 mm	1346 mm	2388 mm	870 kg	1270 kg	160 mm
1.5 MT	3810 mm	1626 mm	1346 mm	2388 mm	840 kg	1270 kg	160 mm
1.5 AT	3810 mm	1626 mm	1346 mm	2388 mm	850 kg	1270 kg	160 mm