2012 Honda Civic Coupe Specifications and Features

ENGINEERING DX LX EX/EX-L
Engine Type In-Line 4-Cylinder In-Line 4-Cylinder In-Line 4-Cylinder
Engine Block/Cylinder Head Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (L / cc) 1.8 / 1798 1.8 / 1798 1.8 / 1798
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) 140 @ 6500 140 @ 6500 140 @ 6500
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) 128 @ 4300 128 @ 4300 128 @ 4300
Redline (rpm) 6700 6700 6700
Bore and Stroke (mm) 81 x 87.3 81 x 87.3 81 x 87.3
Compression Ratio 10.6:1 10.6:1 10.6:1
Valve Train 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® 16-Valve SOHC i-
VTEC®
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System
Front-Wheel Drive
Eco Assist™ System
CARB Emissions Rating ULEV-2† / PZEV** ULEV-2† / PZEV** ULEV-2† /
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.
** 5AT models are PZEV-rated in California and states that have adopted California Zero-Emission Vehicle regulations.
† AT models in non-CARB states and MT models in all 50 states are ULEV-2-rated
TRANSMISSIONS DX LX EX/EX-L
5-Speed Manual Transmission EX without Navigation only
Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.143, 2nd: 1.870, 3rd: 1.235, 4th: 0.949, 5th: 0.727, Reverse: 3.308, Final Drive: 4.29
Compact 5-Speed Automatic Transmission Available Available Available (EX w/o Navi)
Standard (EX w/Navi/EX-L)
Gear Ratios: 1st: 2.666, 2nd: 1.534, 3rd: 1.022, 4th: 0.721, 5th: 0.525, Reverse: 1.957, Final Drive: 4.44
BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS DX LX EX/EX-L
Unit-Body Construction
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
Multi-Link Rear Suspension
Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear) 18.0 / 11.0 18.0 / 11.0 18.0 / 11.0
Motion-Adaptive Electric Power-Assisted
Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock 3.11 3.11 3.11
Steering Ratio 16.08 16.08 16.08
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft) 35.5 35.5 35.5
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes (in, front/rear) 10.3 / 7.9 10.3 / 7.9
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in, front/rear) 10.3 / 10.2
Wheels 15" with Full Covers 15" with Full Covers 16" Alloys
All-Season Tires P195 / 65 R15 89H P195 / 65 R15 89H P205 / 55 R16 89H
Compact Spare Tire T135 / 80 D15 99M T135 / 80 D15 99M T135 / 80 D15 99M
EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS DX LX EX/EX-L
Wheelbase (in) 103.2 103.2 103.2
Length (in) 175.5 175.5 175.5
Height (in) 55.0 55.0 55.0
Width (in) 69.0 69.0 69.0
Track (in, front/rear) 59.0 / 59.9 59.0 / 59.9 59.0 / 59.9
Curb Weight (lbs, MT/AT) 2597 / 2659 2617 / 2681 2681 / 2745 (EX)
2703 / 2767 (EX w/Navi)
NA / 2756 (EX-L)
NA / 2778 (EX-L w/Navi)
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, MT) 61 / 39 61 / 39 60 / 40
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, AT) 62 / 38 62 / 38 61 / 39
INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS DX LX EX/EX-L
Headroom (in, front/rear) 38.1 / 34.3 38.1 / 34.3 37.7 / 34.3
Legroom (in, front/rear) 42.2 / 30.8 42.2 / 30.8 42.2 / 30.8
Shoulder Room (in, front/rear) 55.1 / 52.2 55.1 / 52.2 55.1 / 52.2
Hiproom (in, front/rear) 53.2 / 49.0 53.2 / 49.0 53.2 / 49.0
Cargo Volume (cu ft) 11.7 11.7 11.7
Passenger Volume (cu ft) 83.2 83.2 82.6
Seating Capacity 5 5 5
EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES*/FUEL DX LX EX/EX-L
5-Speed Manual (City/Highway/Combined) 28 / 36 / 31 28 / 36 / 31 28 / 36 / 31 (EX)
5-Speed Automatic (City/Highway/Combined) 28 / 39 / 32 28 / 39 / 32 28 / 39 / 32
Fuel (gal) 13.2 13.2 13.2
Required Fuel Regular Unleaded 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 DX LX EX/EX-L
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)
Emergency Trunk Release
EXTERIOR FEATURES DX LX EX/EX-L
One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature
Integrated-Rear Window Antenna
Security System with Remote Entry with Trunk Release with Trunk Release
Manually Operated Side Mirrors Black
Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors Heated (EX-L)
2-Speed/Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Impact-Absorbing Body-Colored Bumpers
Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights with Auto Off with Auto-On/Off (EX-L)
Body-Colored Door Handles Black
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE DX LX EX/EX-L
Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and FM Traffic Available
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Power Windows
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window
Power Door Locks with Auto-Lock Feature
Illuminated Driver's Window and Door Lock Controls
Cruise Control
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel EX-L
Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls Cruise / Audio / i-MID Cruise/Audio/ Phone / i-MID / Navi (available)
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
Beverage Holders Front Front Front
Center Console with Armrest and Storage Compartment
Door-Pocket Storage Bins (front)
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
Floor Mats
12-Volt Power Outlet Front Front Front and Center Console
Driver's Footrest
Rear Window Defroster with Timer
Cargo Area Light
SEATING DX LX EX/EX-L
Leather-Trimmed Seats EX-L
Heated Front Seats EX-L
Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment
Reclining Front Seatbacks
Adjustable Head Restraints
Fold-Down Rear Seatback 60/40 Split
Passenger-Side Walk-In Feature
AUDIO SYSTEMS DX LX EX/EX-L
160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 6 Speakers
360-Watt AM/FM/CD Premium Audio System with 7 Speakers including Subwoofer
XM® Radio with Navigation
USB Audio Interface
MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack
MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability
Radio Data System (RDS)
Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC)
INSTRUMENTATION DX LX EX/EX-L
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
Electronic 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 5AT 5AT 5AT
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)
DX LX EX/EX-L
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)
Elapsed Time Indicator  
Exterior Temperature Indicator    
FM Traffic     with Navigation
Maintenance Minder™ System
Miles-to-Empty Indicator
Turn-By-Turn Directions     with Navigation
Welcome Screen  
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