2018 Civic Sedan Specifications & Features

ENGINEERING LX EX EX-T EX-L Touring
Engine Type In-Line 4-Cylinder In-Line 4-Cylinder In-Line 4-Cylinder with Single-Scroll MHI TD03 Turbo and Internal Wastegate In-Line 4-Cylinder with Single-Scroll MHI TD03 Turbo and Internal Wastegate In-Line 4-Cylinder with Single-Scroll MHI TD03 Turbo and Internal Wastegate
Boost Pressure     16.5 psi 16.5 psi 16.5 psi
Engine Block/Cylinder Head Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement 1996 cc 1996 cc 1498 cc 1498 cc 1498 cc
Horsepower (SAE net) 158 @ 6500 rpm 158 @ 6500 rpm  CVT: 174 @ 6000 rpm
6MT: 174 @ 5500 rpm
174 @ 6000 rpm 174 @ 6000 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm 138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm CVT: 162 lb-ft @ 1700-5500 rpm
6MT: 167 lb-ft @ 1800-5500 rpm 
162 lb-ft @ 1700-5500 rpm  162 lb-ft @ 1700-5500 rpm 
Redline 6700 rpm 6700 rpm 6500 rpm 6500 rpm 6500 rpm
Bore and Stroke 86.0 mm / 85.9 mm 86.0 mm / 85.9 mm 73.0 mm / 89.5 mm 73.0 mm / 89.5 mm 73.0 mm / 89.5 mm
Compression Ratio   10.8 : 1 10.8 : 1 10.6 : 1 10.6 : 1 10.6 : 1
Valve Train 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® 16-Valve DOHC 16-Valve DOHC 16-Valve DOHC
Fuel Injection Multi-Point Multi-Point Direct Direct Direct
Drive-by-Wire Throttle System
Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold
Eco Assist™ System
Hill Start Assist
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer
100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups1
CARB Emissions Rating2 LEV3-ULEV125                         LEV3-SULEV30 LEV3-ULEV125                         LEV3-SULEV30 LEV3-ULEV125                         LEV3-SULEV30 LEV3-ULEV125                         LEV3-SULEV30 LEV3-ULEV125                         LEV3-SULEV30
Remote Engine Start   CVT Only
           
TRANSMISSIONS LX EX EX-T EX-L Touring
6-Speed Manual Transmission (6MT)      
Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.643, 2nd: 2.080, 3rd: 1.361, 4th: 1.024, 5th: 0.830, 6th: 0.686, Reverse: 3.673, Final Drive Ratio: 4.105
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Available      
Gear Ratios: 2.526~0.408, Reverse: 2.706~1.552, Final Drive: 4.680
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)     Available
Gear Ratios: 2.645~0.405, Reverse: 2.645~1.800, Final Drive: 4.811
           
BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS LX EX EX-T EX-L Touring
Unit-Body Construction
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
Multi-Link Rear Suspension
Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)
Stabilizer Bar (front/rear)  25.0 mm (tubular) /
16.5 mm (solid)
25.5 mm (tubular) /
16.5 mm (solid)
25.5 mm (tubular) /
16.5 mm (solid)
25.5 mm (tubular) /
16.5 mm (solid)
26.5 mm (tubular) /
17 mm (solid)
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22
Steering Ratio 10.93 : 1 10.93 : 1 10.93 : 1 10.93 : 1 10.93 : 1
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb 35.7 ft 35.7 ft 35.7 ft 35.7 ft 35.7 ft
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (front/rear) 11.1 in / 10.2 in 11.1 in / 10.2 in 11.1 in / 10.2 in 11.1 in / 10.2 in 11.1 in / 10.2 in
Wheels   16 in with Full Covers 16 in Alloys 17 in Alloys 17 in Alloys 17 in Alloys
All-Season Tires 215/55R16 93H 215/55R16 93H 215/50R17 91H 215/50R17 91H 215/50R17 91H
Compact Spare Tire T125/80D16 97M T125/80D16 97M T125/80D16 97M T125/80D16 97M T125/80D16 97M
           
EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS LX EX EX-T EX-L Touring
Wheelbase 106.3 in 106.3 in 106.3 in 106.3 in 106.3 in
Length 182.3 in 182.3 in 182.3 in 182.3 in 182.3 in
Height 55.7 in 55.7 in 55.7 in 55.7 in 55.7 in
Width 70.8 in 70.8 in 70.8 in 70.8 in 70.8 in
Track (front/rear)  60.9 in / 61.5 in 60.9 in / 61.5 in 60.9 in / 61.5 in 60.9 in / 61.5 in 60.9 in / 61.5 in
Overhang (front/rear) 35.2 in / 40.7 in 35.2 in / 40.7 in 35.2 in / 40.7 in 35.2 in / 40.7 in 35.2 in / 40.7 in
Curb Weight (6MT/CVT/*with Honda Sensing) 2742 / 2751 / 2761* 2795 / 2799* 2849 / 2899 / 2905* 2910 / 2917* 2923
Weight Distribution (front/rear, 6MT) 59.6% / 40.4% N/A 60.4% / 39.6% NA NA
Weight Distribution (front/rear, CVT) 60.5% / 39.5% 60.5% / 39.5% 61.3% / 38.7% 61.2% / 38.8% 61.4% / 38.6%
           
INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS   LX EX EX-T EX-L Touring
Headroom (front/rear) 39.3 in / 37.1 in 37.5 in / 36.8 in 37.5 in / 36.8 in 37.5 in / 36.8 in 37.5 in / 36.8 in
Legroom (front/rear) 42.3 in / 37.4 in 42.3 in / 37.4 in 42.3 in / 37.4 in 42.3 in / 37.4 in 42.3 in / 37.4 in
Shoulder Room (front/rear) 57.0 in / 55.0 in 56.9 in / 55.0 in 56.9 in / 55.0 in 56.9 in / 55.0 in 56.9 in / 55.0 in
Hiproom (front/rear) 53.7 in / 47.3 in 53.7 in / 47.3 in 53.7 in / 47.3 in 53.7 in / 47.3 in 53.7 in / 47.3 in
Cargo Volume 15.1 cu ft 15.1 cu ft 15.1 cu ft 15.1 cu ft 14.7 cu ft
Passenger Volume 97.8 cu ft 95.0 cu ft 95.0 cu ft 95.0 cu ft 95.0 cu ft
Seating Capacity 5 5 5 5 5
           
EPA MILEAGE RATINGS3/FUEL LX EX EX-T EX-L Touring
6-Speed Manual Transmission (6MT) (City/Highway/Combined) 28 / 40 / 32   31 / 42 / 35    
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) (City/Highway/Combined) 31 / 40 / 34 31 / 40 / 34 32 / 42 / 36 32 / 42 / 36 32 / 42 / 36
Fuel Tank Capacity 12.39 gal 12.39 gal 12.39 gal 12.39 gal 12.39 gal
Required Fuel Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded
           
FEATURES
ACTIVE SAFETY LX EX EX-T EX-L Touring
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control4
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist
Multi-Angle Rearview Camera5 with Guidelines with Dynamic Guidelines with Dynamic Guidelines with Dynamic Guidelines with Dynamic Guidelines
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)6
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)7 (HS) Available Available Available Available
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)8 (HS) Available Available Available Available
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)9 Available Available Available Available
Road Departure Mitigation System10 Available Available Available Available
 
PASSIVE SAFETY LX EX EX-T EX-L Touring
Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) 
SmartVent® Front Side Airbags 
Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor
3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions
Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH):                                                                             Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All)
Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat-Belt Reminder
Child-Proof Rear Door Locks
           
DRIVER ASSIST TECHNOLOGY LX EX EX-T EX-L Touring
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)11 Available Available Available Available
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow12 Available Available Available Available
Honda LaneWatch™13  
 
EXTERIOR FEATURES LX EX EX-T EX-L Touring
2-Speed/Intermittent Windshield Wipers        
Integrated Rear-Window Antenna      
Projector-Beam Halogen Headlights with Auto-On/Off  
Security System with Remote Entry and Trunk Release
One-Touch Turn Indicators LED
Body-Colored Door Handles Chrome
Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door
Taillights with Integrated LED Light Bars
Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors  Heated Heated Heated Heated with Integrated Turn Indicators
One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature  
Smart Entry  
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers   Rain-Sensing
Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna  
Fog Lights    
Body-Colored Decklid Spoiler    
LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off (low & high beam)        
NOTE: body-colored roof antennas on SiriusXM-equipped models only (EX and above).
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE LX EX EX-T EX-L Touring
Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors        
Automatic Climate Control System      
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's and Front Passenger's Windows
Power Door Locks with Auto-Lock Feature
Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Window and Door Lock Controls
Cruise Control
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
LED Pocket Light
Center Console with Sliding Armrest and Storage Compartment
Sliding Sunvisors
Door-Pocket Storage Bins (front/rear)
Electronic Remote Trunk Release
Headlights-On Reminder
Capless Fuel Filler
Map Lights
Rear-Seat Heater Ducts
Floor Mats
12-Volt Power Outlet (front)
Rear Window Defroster with Timer
Cargo Area Light
Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
Beverage Holders Front Front and Rear Front and Rear Front and Rear Front and Rear
LED Gear Position Indicators  CVT model   CVT model 
Push Button Start  
Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors  
Passenger-Side Seatback Pocket  
Rear-Seat Center Armrest  
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control System    
Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror      
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel      
Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob      
           
SEATING LX EX EX-T EX-L Touring
Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment    
Adjustable Front Seat-Belt Anchors
Adjustable Head Restraints
Fold-Down Rear Seatback   60/40 Split 60/40 Split 60/40 Split 60/40 Split
Heated Seats     Front Front Front and Outboard Rear
Driver's Seat with 8-Way Power Adjustment      
Leather-Trimmed Seats      
Front Passenger's Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment        
           
AUDIO & CONNECTIVITY LX EX EX-T EX-L Touring
160-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers        
5-Inch Color LCD Screen        
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®14
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio14
Pandora®15 Compatibility  
SMS Text Message Function16  
MP3/Windows Media®17 Audio (WMA) Playback Capability
Radio Data System (RDS)
Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC)
USB Audio Interface18 1.0-Amp Charging Port in Front 1.5-Amp Charging Port in Front / 1.0-Amp Charging Port in Center Console 1.5-Amp Charging Port in Front / 1.0-Amp Charging Port in Center Console 1.5-Amp Charging Port in Front / 1.0-Amp Charging Port in Center Console 1.5-Amp Charging Port in Front / 1.0-Amp Charging Port in Center Console
180-Watt Audio System with 8 Speakers    
7-Inch Display Audio with High-Resolution WVGA (800x480) Electrostatic Touch-Screen and Customizable Feature Settings  
HondaLink®19  
Apple CarPlay®20 / Google Android Auto™21  
SiriusXM® Radio22  
HD Radio™23  
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition24 and Honda HD Digital Traffic       Available
450-Watt Premium Audio System with 10 Speakers, including Subwoofer        
           
MULTI - INFORMATION DISPLAY LX EX EX-T EX-L Touring
Average Fuel Economy Indicators without Honda Sensing        
Digital Speedometer without Honda Sensing        
Exterior Temperature Indicator without Honda Sensing        
Instant Fuel Economy Indicator without Honda Sensing        
Maintenance Minder™ System without Honda Sensing        
Miles-to-Empty Indicator without Honda Sensing        
Odometer and Trip Meters (2) without Honda Sensing        
Shift Lever Position Indicator  CVT model without Honda Sensing         
           
DRIVER INFORMATION INTERFACE LX EX EX-T EX-L Touring
Maintenance Minder™ System with Honda Sensing
System Message Indicator with Honda Sensing
Trip Computer with Honda Sensing
Audio Settings  
Compass       with Navigation
Customizable Feature Settings  
Phone  
Turbo Boost Meter    
Turn-By-Turn Directions       with Navigation
           
INSTRUMENTATION LX EX EX-T EX-L Touring
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator
ABS Indicator
Airbag System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold Indicators
Brake System Indicator
Brake Depress Indicator
Coolant Temperature Indicator
Cruise Control Indicators
Door and Trunk-Open Indicators
ECON Mode Indicator
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator
Fuel Level Indicator
Headlights-On Indicator
High-Beam Indicator
Low Tire-Pressure Indicator
Low-Fuel Indicator
Low-Oil Pressure Indicator
Maintenance Minder™ Indicator
Malfunction Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator
Starter System Indicator
System Message Indicator
Tachometer
Turn Signal/Hazard Indicators
VSA System and VSA-Off Indicators
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) On and System Indicators with Honda Sensing with Honda Sensing with Honda Sensing with Honda Sensing
Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) On and System Indicators with Honda Sensing with Honda Sensing with Honda Sensing with Honda Sensing
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) On and System Indicators with Honda Sensing with Honda Sensing with Honda Sensing with Honda Sensing
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) On and System Indicators with Honda Sensing with Honda Sensing with Honda Sensing with Honda Sensing
Shift Lever Position Indicator with Honda Sensing  CVT model 
Smart Entry System Indicator  
Fog Lights Indicator    
[1]  Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. Will vary with driving conditions. Please see your Honda dealer for details.
[2] CVT models are LEV3-SULEV30-rated in California and states that have adopted California vehicle emission regulations. CVT models in non-CARB states and 6MT models in all 50 states are LEV3-ULEV125-rated.
[3]  Based on 2018 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
[4]  VSA is not a substitute for safe driving. It cannot correct the vehicle’s course in every situation or compensate for reckless driving. Control of the vehicle always remains with the driver.
[5]  Always visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing up; the rearview camera display does not provide complete information about all conditions and objects at the rear of your vehicle.
[6]  For optimal tire wear and performance, tire pressure should be checked regularly with a gauge. Do not rely solely on the monitor system. Please see your Honda dealer for details.
[7] FCW cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. FCW does not include a braking function. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
[8] LDW only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use. LDW may not detect all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
[9]  CMBS cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. System designed to mitigate crash forces. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
[10]  Road Departure Mitigation only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use and can apply mild steering torque to assist driver in maintaining proper lane position and/or brake pressure to slow the vehicle's departure from a detected lane. Road Departure Mitigation may not detect all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
[11]  LKAS only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use and can apply mild steering torque to assist driver in maintaining proper lane position. LKAS may not detect all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
[12]  ACC cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. ACC should not be used in heavy traffic, poor weather or on winding roads. The driver remains responsible to slow or stop the vehicle to avoid a collision. 
[13]  Display accuracy will vary based on weather, size of object and speed, and the display may not show all relevant traffic. The display is not a substitute for your own direct visual assessment of traffic conditions before changing lanes.
[14]  The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under license.
[15]  Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc. Used with permission. Compatible with select smartphones. See: www.pandora.com/everywhere/mobile. Not all devices compatible with USB connection. Your wireless carrier's rate plans apply.
[16]  Compatible with select phones with Bluetooth®. Your wireless carrier's rate plans apply. State or local laws may limit use of texting feature. Only use texting feature when conditions allow you to do so safely.
[17]  Windows Media® is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
[18]  The USB Audio Interface is used for direct connection to and control of some current digital audio players and other USB devices that contain MP3, WMA or AAC music files. Some USB devices with security software and digital rights-protected files may not work. Please see your Honda dealer for details.
[19]  Check the HondaLink® website for smartphone compatibility.
[20]  Apple CarPlay is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
[21]  Android and Android Auto are trademarks of Google Inc.
[22]  SiriusXM services require a subscription after any trial period. If you decide to continue your SiriusXM service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Fees and programming subject to change. XM satellite service is available only to those at least 18 years and older in the 48 contiguous United States and D.C. ©2015 Sirius XMRadio Inc. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc.
[23]  HD Radio is a proprietary trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation.
[24]  The Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ is available on EX-TL models and standard on Touring models in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. (Honda HD Digital Traffic service only available in the United States, except Alaska). Please see your Honda dealer for details.