2012 Honda Civic Hybrid Specifications and Features

ENGINEERING Hybrid Hybrid with Leather
Engine Type In-Line 4-Cylinder In-Line 4-Cylinder
Engine Block/Cylinder Head Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (cc) 1497 1497
Horsepower @ rpm
(Combined: engine (SAE net) + electric motor)
110 @ 5500 110 @ 5500
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) 127 @ 1000-3500 127 @ 1000-3500
Redline (rpm) 6000 6000
Bore and Stroke (mm) 73 x 89.4 73 x 89.4
Compression Ratio 10.8:1 10.8:1
Valve Train 8-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® 8-Valve SOHC i-VTEC®
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System
Front-Wheel Drive
Eco Assist™ System
CARB Emissions Rating ULEV-2/AT-PZEV** ULEV-2/AT-PZEV**
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer
100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups*
* Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. Will vary with driving conditions. Please see your Honda dealer for details. ** ULEV-2-rated in non-CARB states. AT-PZEV (Advanced Technology Partial Zero-Emission Vehicle) models as certified by California Air Resources Board (CARB) and states that have adopted California Zero-Emission Vehicle regulations.
BATTERY Hybrid Hybrid with Leather
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery
Output (kW) 20 20
Voltage 144 144
Volume (Liters) 16 16
Weight (lbs) 48.5 48.5
Rated Capacity (Ah) 4.5 4.5
ELECTRIC MOTOR/BATTERY Hybrid Hybrid with Leather
Permanent Magnet Motor
Horsepower @ rpm 23 @ 1546-3000 23 @ 1546-3000
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) 78 @ 500-1546 78 @ 500-1546
Voltage Range 108V - 172V 108V - 172V
Motor Weight (lbs) 42.5 42.5
TRANSMISSIONS Hybrid Hybrid with Leather
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Gear Ratios: 3.172~0.529, Reverse: 5.665 ~ 0.944, Final Drive: 3.94
BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS Hybrid Hybrid with Leather
Unit-Body Construction
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
Multi-Link Rear Suspension
Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear) 18.0 / 13.0 18.0 / 13.0
Motion-Adaptive Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock 3.11 3.11
Steering Ratio 16.14 16.14
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft) 35.4 35.4
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes (in, front/rear) 10.3 / 7.9 10.3 / 7.9
Wheels 15" Lightweights Alloys 15" Lightweights Alloys
All-Season Tires P195 / 65R15 89S P195 / 65R15 89S
Compact Spare Tire T135 / 80 D15 99M T135 / 80 D15 99M
EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS Hybrid Hybrid with Leather
Wheelbase (in) 105.1 105.1
Length (in) 177.3 177.3
Height (in) 56.3 56.3
Width (in) 69.0 69.0
Track (in, front/rear) 59.1/60.2 59.1/60.2
Curb Weight (lbs) 2853 / 2862 (with Navi) 2868 / 2875 (with Navi)
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear) 59 / 41 59 / 41
INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS Hybrid Hybrid with Leather
Headroom (in, front/rear) 39.0 / 37.1 39.0 / 37.1
Legroom (in, front/rear) 42.0 / 36.2 42.0 / 36.2
Shoulder Room (in, front/rear) 56.6 / 53.3 56.6 / 53.3
Hiproom (in, front/rear) 50.5 / 51.4 50.5 / 51.4
Cargo Volume (cu ft) 10.7 10.7
Passenger Volume (cu ft) 94.6 94.6
Seating Capacity 5 5
EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES*/CAPACITIES Hybrid Hybrid with Leather
CVT (City/Highway/Combined) 44 / 44 / 44 44 / 44 / 44
Fuel (gal) 13.2 13.2
Required Fuel Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded
* Based on 2012 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
SAFETY Hybrid Hybrid with Leather
3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions
Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System
Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)
Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
Side Curtain Airbags
Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
Brake Assist
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Side-Impact Door Beams
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All)
Child-Proof Rear Door Locks  
Emergency Trunk Release
EXTERIOR FEATURES Hybrid Hybrid with Leather
Roof-Mounted Antenna
Security System with Remote Entry with Trunk Release
Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors with Integrated Turn Indicators
Heated Side Mirrors  
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Rear Decklid Spoiler
Impact-Absorbing Body-Colored Bumpers
Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights with Auto-On/Off
Body-Colored Door Handles
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE Hybrid Hybrid with Leather
Automatic Climate Control
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and FM Traffic Available Available
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window
Power Door Locks with Auto-Lock Feature
Illuminated Driver's Window and Door Lock Controls
Headlights-On Reminder
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel  
Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls Cruise/Audio/Phone/i-MID/Navi (available) Cruise/Audio/Phone/i-MID/Navi (available)
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
Beverage Holders (Front)
Center Console with Armrest and Storage Compartment
Door-Pocket Storage Bins (front/rear)
Passenger-Side Seatback Pocket
Coin Tray
Remote Fuel Filler Door Release
Remote Trunk Release with Lock
Headlights-On Reminder
Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors
Map Lights
Rear-Seat Heater Ducts
Floor Mats
Driver's Footrest
12-Volt Power Outlet (front/center console)
Rear Window Defroster with Timer
Cargo Area Light
SEATING Hybrid Hybrid with Leather
Leather-Trimmed Interior
Heated Front Seats
Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment
Adjustable Front Seat-Belt Anchors
Reclining Front Seatbacks
Adjustable Head Restraints
AUDIO SYSTEMS Hybrid Hybrid with Leather
160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 6 Speakers
MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability
MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack
USB Audio Interface
XM® Radio with Navigation with Navigation
CD Text Display Capability
Radio Data System (RDS)
Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC)
INSTRUMENTATION Hybrid Hybrid with Leather
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator
ABS Indicator
Airbag System Indicator
Blue Backlit Gauges
Brake System Indicator
Coolant Temperature Indicators
Cruise Control Indicators
Digital Speedometer
Door and Trunk Open Indicators
DRL Indicator
ECON Button
ECON Mode Indicator
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator
Fuel Level Indicator
Headlight-On Indicator
High-Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System Indicator
Instant Fuel Economy Indicator
Low Tire-Pressure Indicator
Low-Fuel Indicator
Low-Oil Pressure Indicator
Maintenance Minder Indicator
Malfunction Indicator
Passenger-Side Side Airbag-Off Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator
Security System Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
System Message Indicator
Tachometer
TPMS Indicator
Turn Signal/Hazard Indicators
Two-Tier Instrument Panel
VSA System and Off Indicators
Washer Fluid Level Indicator
INTELLIGENT MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (i-MID) Hybrid Hybrid with Leather
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Average Speed Indicator
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Clock
Customizable Door Lock Settings
Customizable Interior Light Settings
Customizable Language Settings
Customizable Screen Color Settings
Customizable Wallpaper Settings
Digital Fuel-Mileage Indicators
Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2)
Eco Guide/Eco Score Screen
Elapsed Time Indicator
Energy Flow Indicator
Exterior Temperature Indicator
FM Traffic with Navigation with Navigation
Maintenance Minder™ System
Miles-to-Empty Indicator
Turn-By-Turn Directions with Navigation with Navigation
Welcome Screen
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