Honda Civic Specifications: Full Technical Details

Honda CIVIC

Honda Civic is one of the world's most iconic C-segment cars and a long-standing favourite in Malaysia, blending sporty driving character with everyday practicality. Over its generations it has moved from naturally aspirated engines to a punchy 1.5-litre VTEC Turbo, with a hybrid option in the latest model globally. This page lists the generations relevant to the Malaysian market, newest first, with engine, dimensions and chassis details per generation.

Current Generation (2021-Present)

The current-generation Civic (FE, 2022–present) launched in Malaysia in January 2022. It is powered by a 1.5-litre VTEC Turbo four-cylinder producing 182 PS at 6,000 rpm and 240 Nm from 1,700–4,500 rpm, paired with a CVT driving the front wheels. It is offered in E, V and RS variants.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 4-DOOR SEDAN & 4-DOOR HATCHBACK
Segment MEDIUM EXECUTIVE; MEDIUM HYBRID; MEDIUM SPORTS
Seats 5
Fuel PETROL
Transmission CVT
Drive Front-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,498 cc
Engine type1.5L VTEC Turbo I4 (petrol)
Peak power134 kW (182 PS)
Peak torque240 Nm
TransmissionCVT
Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × H4,557–4,681 × 1,799–1,890 × 1,407–1,421 mm mm
Wheelbase2,700–2,735 mm
Kerb weight1,251–1,445 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank47 L
Seats5
Fuel economy (city)6.0 L/100km (petrol E/V official); 4.0 L/100km (e:HEV RS)
Fuel economy (highway)6.3 L/100km (RS petrol official)

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesDisc; Ventilated disc
Front suspensionMacPherson strut
Rear suspensionMulti-link system; Multi-link
SteeringElectric power steering (rack & pinion); Power steering (rack & pinion)
Front tyres235/40 ZR18; 215/55 R16; 215/50 R17 +1 more

Previous Generation (2015-2021)

The 2015-2021 Honda Civic is powered by a Naturally Aspirated; Turbo Intercooled; Electronic F/INJ engine producing 82–306 kW and 155–400 Nm, paired with CVT; 5-speed automatic; 6-speed manual. It seats 4–5.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 4-DOOR SEDAN & 4-DOOR HATCHBACK
Segment MEDIUM EXECUTIVE; MEDIUM SPORTS
Seats 4–5
Fuel PETROL
Transmission CVT; 5-speed automatic; 6-speed manual
Drive Front-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,496–1,997 cc
Engine typeNaturally Aspirated; Turbo Intercooled; Electronic F/INJ
Peak power82–306 kW
Peak torque155–400 Nm
TransmissionCVT; 5-speed automatic; 6-speed manual
Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × H4,390–4,648 × 1,799–1,880 × 1,416–1,460 mm mm
Wheelbase2,600–2,700 mm
Kerb weight1,225–1,390 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank47–50 L
Seats4–5
Fuel economy (city)11.7 L/100km
Fuel economy (highway)7.1 L/100km

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesDisc; Ventilated disc
Front suspensionMacPherson strut
Rear suspensionMulti-link; Independent double wishbone
SteeringPower steering (rack & pinion)
Front tyres215/55 R16; 235/40 R18; 215/50 R17 +1 more

Earlier Generation (2011-2015)

The 2011-2015 Honda Civic is powered by a Fuel Injected; Multi Point F/INJ engine producing 70–306 kW and 123–400 Nm, paired with 5-speed automatic; 6-speed manual; CVT. It seats 4–5.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 4-DOOR SEDAN
Segment MEDIUM EXECUTIVE; MEDIUM SPORTS
Seats 4–5
Fuel PETROL
Transmission 5-speed automatic; 6-speed manual; CVT
Drive Front-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,339–1,998 cc
Engine typeFuel Injected; Multi Point F/INJ
Peak power70–306 kW
Peak torque123–400 Nm
Transmission5-speed automatic; 6-speed manual; CVT
Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × H4,540 × 1,755 × 1,435 mm mm
Wheelbase2,600–2,700 mm
Kerb weight1,225–1,380 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank45–50 L
Seats4–5
Fuel economy (city)≈7.5 L/100km (city estimate)
Fuel economy (highway)≈5.8 L/100km (highway estimate)

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesDisc; Drum
Front suspensionMacPherson strut
Rear suspensionMulti-link; Double wishbone; multi-link
SteeringPower steering (rack & pinion)
Front tyres205/55 R16; 215/45 R17; 235/35ZR19 +1 more

Earlier Generation (2005-2011)

The 2005-2011 Honda Civic is powered by a Fuel Injected; Multi Point F/INJ; Electronic F/INJ engine producing 70–165 kW and 119–215 Nm, paired with 5-speed automatic; 6-speed manual; CVT; 4-speed automatic. It seats 4–5.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 4-DOOR SEDAN & 2-DOOR HATCHBACK
Segment MEDIUM EXECUTIVE; MEDIUM SPORTS
Seats 4–5
Fuel PETROL
Transmission 5-speed automatic; 6-speed manual; CVT +1 more
Drive Front-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,339–1,998 cc
Engine typeFuel Injected; Multi Point F/INJ; Electronic F/INJ
Peak power70–165 kW
Peak torque119–215 Nm
Transmission5-speed automatic; 6-speed manual; CVT +1 more
Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × H4,520 × 1,750 × 1,430 mm mm
Wheelbase2,570–2,700 mm
Kerb weight1,165–1,315 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank45–50 L
Seats4–5
Fuel economy (city)≈8.0 L/100km (city estimate)
Fuel economy (highway)≈6.0 L/100km (highway estimate)

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesVentilated disc; Disc
Front suspensionMacPherson strut; McSt formula
Rear suspensionIndependent; double wishbone; Independent double wishbone
SteeringPower steering (rack & pinion); Rack and pinion
Front tyres205/55 R16; 215/45 R17; 225/40 R18 +1 more

Earlier Generation (2000-2005)

The 2000-2005 Honda Civic is powered by a Multi Point F/INJ engine producing 85–147 kW and 119–196 Nm, paired with 4-speed automatic; 5-speed automatic; 6-speed manual; CVT. It seats 4–5.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 4-DOOR SEDAN & 2-DOOR HATCHBACK
Segment MEDIUM EXECUTIVE; MEDIUM SPORTS
Seats 4–5
Fuel PETROL
Transmission 4-speed automatic; 5-speed automatic; 6-speed manual +1 more
Drive Front-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,339–1,998 cc
Engine typeMulti Point F/INJ
Peak power85–147 kW
Peak torque119–196 Nm
Transmission4-speed automatic; 5-speed automatic; 6-speed manual +1 more
Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × H4,455 × 1,720 × 1,430 mm mm
Wheelbase2,570–2,700 mm
Kerb weight1,061–1,270 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank45–50 L
Seats4–5
Fuel economy (city)≈9.0 L/100km (city estimate)
Fuel economy (highway)≈6.5 L/100km (highway estimate)

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesDisc; Drum
Front suspensionMacPherson strut
Rear suspensionDouble wishbone; Independent double wishbone
SteeringRack and pinion
Front tyres195/65 R15; 205/55 R16

Earlier Generation (1995-2000)

The 1995-2000 Honda Civic is powered by a Multi Point F/INJ; Carb; Inline engine producing 44–147 kW and 95–196 Nm, paired with 4-speed automatic; 5-speed manual; 6-speed manual; 4 Speed Auto. It seats 4–5.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 4-DOOR SEDAN & 2-DOOR HATCHBACK & 2-DOOR COUPE & 4-DOOR HATCHBACK
Segment MEDIUM EXECUTIVE; MEDIUM SPORTS; SMALL COMPACT
Seats 4–5
Fuel PETROL
Transmission 4-speed automatic; 5-speed manual; 6-speed manual +1 more
Drive Front-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,170–1,998 cc
Engine typeMulti Point F/INJ; Carb; Inline
Peak power44–147 kW
Peak torque95–196 Nm
Transmission4-speed automatic; 5-speed manual; 6-speed manual +1 more
Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × H4,090 × 1,580 × 1,345–1,440 mm mm
Wheelbase2,250–2,620 mm
Kerb weight835–1,270 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank41–50 L
Seats4–5
Fuel economy (city)≈10.0 L/100km (city estimate)
Fuel economy (highway)≈7.5 L/100km (highway estimate)

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesDrum; Disc
Front suspensionMacPherson strut; Independent
Rear suspensionDouble wishbone; Independent double wishbone
SteeringRack and pinion
Front tyres195/65 R15

Model Timeline / Generations

Generations Overview

Gen. Years Engine Power Variants
Current Generation (2021-Present) 2021–Present 1.5 L 134 kW (182 PS) Not available
Previous Generation (2015-2021) 2015–2021 1.5–2.0 L 82–306 kW Not available
Earlier Generation (2011-2015) 2011–2015 1.3–2.0 L 70–306 kW Not available
Earlier Generation (2005-2011) 2005–2011 1.3–2.0 L 70–165 kW Not available
Earlier Generation (2000-2005) 2000–2005 1.3–2.0 L 85–147 kW Not available
Earlier Generation (1995-2000) 1995–2000 1.2–2.0 L 44–147 kW Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

What engine does the Honda Civic have?
The current Honda Civic (FE) is powered by a 1.5-litre VTEC Turbo four-cylinder petrol engine producing 182 PS and 240 Nm of torque, driving the front wheels through a CVT automatic.
How many seats does the Honda Civic have?
The Honda Civic is a 5-seater, seating a driver and up to 4 passengers across two rows.
What are the dimensions of the Honda Civic?
The Honda Civic measures 4,557–4,681 mm long, 1,799–1,890 mm wide and 1,407–1,421 mm tall, with a 2,700–2,735 mm wheelbase.
How many generations has the Honda Civic had in Malaysia?
Based on Mudah.my internal listing data, the Honda Civic has had 6 generations sold in Malaysia.
Where can I find Honda Civic for sale on Mudah.my?
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