Fast Facts: 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid

Honda's Civic Hybrid, noted for bringing hybrid-electric technology to a mainstream, top-selling vehicle, is the first hybrid vehicle to achieve Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (AT-PZEV) status under California's Zero Emission Vehicle program. It is the only hybrid vehicle to achieve this stringent emissions level, producing about 90-percent fewer smog-forming engine emissions than required of a typical new vehicle. The end result is the most popular compact 5-passenger sedan in the country that increases its appeal with an impressive 50 mpg - a 40 percent increase compared to an already-efficient Civic LX sedan.

SPECIFICATIONS

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GASOLINE ENGINE

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Engine Type

Aluminum Alloy In-Line 4-Cylinder

Displacement (liters / cc)

1.4 / 1339

Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net / w/ IMA)

85 @ 5700 / 93 @ 5700

Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm / with IMA)

87 @ 3300 / 116 @ 1500

Valve Train

SOHC 8-Valve, VTEC Controlled Cylinder Idling System

Fuel System

Multi-Point Fuel Injection

Ignition System

Intelligent Dual & Sequential Ignition

Emissions Ratings (CA / Federal)

PZEV / Tier II, Bin 2

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ELECTRIC MOTOR / GENERATOR

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Motor Type

Permanent Magnet

Power Output

10 kW / 13 hp @ 3,000 rpm

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ELECTRIC POWER STORAGE

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Battery Type

Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)

Output

144V (120 Cells @ 1.2V)

Rated Capacity(amp hours)

6.0

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POWERTRAIN

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Type

Front-Wheel Drive

Transmission

CVT, Manual 5-Speed

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CHASSIS

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Body Type

Aluminum Hybrid

Suspension (front / rear)

MacPherson Strut / Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar (mm, front / rear)

25.4 / 13.0

Steering

Variable Assist, Electric Rack-and- Pinion

Brakes (front / rear)

Disc / Drum w/Anti-Lock and Regenerative Braking System

Wheels

14" Alloy

Tires

P185/70 R14, Low-Rolling Resistance

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EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

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Wheelbase (in.)

103.1

Length (in.)

174.8

Height (in.)

56.3

Width (in.)

67.5

Track (in., front / rear)

57.9 / 57.9

Curb Weight (lbs., MT / CVT)

2,661 / 2,732

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INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

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Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)

10.1

Passenger Volume (cu. ft.)

91.4

Seating Capacity

5

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EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES / FUEL CAPACITY

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5-Speed Manual (City / Highway)

46 / 51

CVT (City / Highway)

48 / 47

Fuel (gal.)

13.2

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MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE (MSRP)

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5-Speed Manual

$19,550

CVT

$20,550