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Vehicles›Make›Honda›Model›Civic

1996 Honda Civic

Japan Gasoline FWD CoupeUpdated Aug 26, 2026

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Features Safety & Security Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1996
Make: Honda
Model: Civic
Body Style: Coupe
Generation: 6th Generation
Seats: 5
Doors: 2
Fuel: Gasoline
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: Automatic (Continuously variable)

Powertrain

Engine Name: 1.6 CVT
Engine Configuration: Inline
Power (hp): 115 hp
Power (kW): 85 kW
Displacement: 1,590 cc

Dimensions

Length: 4,460 mm (175.6 in)
Width: 1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height: 1,375 mm (54.1 in)
Wheelbase: 2,620 mm (103.1 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-20
5W-30
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30
10W-30
10W-40
15W-40
20W-40
20W-50
Mineral Oil (viscosity): 15W-40
15W-50
20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume: 3.3 litres

Engine Configuration

Bore: 75 mm (3.0 in)
Stroke: 90 mm (3.5 in)
Compression Ratio: 9.6 :1
Engine Configuration: Inline
Synchronization: Timing Belt
Engine Placement: Front
Engine Mount: Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine: Piston
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Automatic (Continuously variable)

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,478 mm (58.2 in)
Track, Rear: 1,487 mm (58.5 in)
Turning Circle: 10 m
Ground Clearance: 106 mm (4.2 in)

Weight

Max Roof Load: 75 kg (165 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Coupé

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Mirror Type: Conventional
Folding: Manual
Heated: Optional

Windscreen Wipers

Intermittent Control: Yes

Windows › Window Lifts, Features

Pinch Protection: Optional
One-touch up/down: Optional

Windows › Window Lifts, Features › Pinch Protection

Driver: Optional
Passenger: Optional

Windows › Window Lifts, Features › One-touch up/down

Driver: Optional

Windows

Heated Windows: Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows: Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Tinted Windows: Optional
Safety Glass: Yes

Windows › Tinted Windows

Windscreen, upper part: Optional
Second Row: Optional
Rear Window: Optional

Windows › Safety Glass

Front: Laminated
Side: Tempered
Rear: Tempered

Other Equipment

Sunroof: Optional
Tow Hook: Front
Rear
Normal Roof: Yes
Antenna: Whip
Mud Flaps: Optional

Other Equipment › Sunroof

Sun Blind: Optional

Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind

Tinted Glass: Optional

Other Equipment › Mud Flaps

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Lights

Main Beam: Halogen
Low Beam: Halogen
Rear Lights: Halogen
Fog Lights: Yes

Fog Lights

Rear: Halogen

Special Features

Headlight Washers: Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment: Manual (Electric)

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts: 4 pcs
Bolt Distance: 100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions: M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front: 56.1
Fastening Type: Lug Nuts

Interior

Equipment

Climate Control

Air Condition: Optional
Pollen Filter: Optional
Outside Temperature Indicator: Optional

Rear-view Mirror

Adjustments: Mechanical
Anti-glare: Manual
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type: Standard

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Light
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch: Optional
Back Pocket: Yes
Sunglass Compartment: Optional
Coin Holder: Optional
Card Holder: Yes
Under Seats: Optional
Door: Driver Side
Passenger Side

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment

Cooled: Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch

Front: Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats

Front: Optional

Interior Storage

Cup Holders: Optional

Lights

Read Light: Front
Guide Light: Entry Guard
Footwell (Front)

Lights › Read Light

Rear: Optional

Other Equipment

Make-up Mirror: Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock: Yes
12V Outlet: Front
Carpets: Optional
Ashtray: Optional
Cigarette Lighter: Optional

Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror

Make-up Light: Optional

Other Equipment › Clock

Digital: Instrument Cluster

Other Equipment › 12V Outlet

Rear: Optional

Other Equipment › Carpets

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Other Equipment › Ashtray

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Steering Wheel

Power Steering: Hydraulic
Adjustments: Tilt
Telescope
Colour: Black
Steering Mechanism: Rack and Pinion

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes

Rear Trunk

Volume: 405 litres

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Manual
Seat Height: Manual
Backrest Angle: Manual
Lumbar Support: Optional
Headrest, Height: Manual
Headrest, Tilt: Manual

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth: Manual
Seat Height: Optional
Backrest Angle: Manual
Lumbar Support: Optional
Headrest, Height: Manual
Headrest, Tilt: Manual

Front Seats

Heated Seats: Optional
Armrest: Optional

Front Seats › Heated Seats

Cushion: Optional

Features

Comfort Features

Cruise Control: Optional
Speed Limiter: Optional
Parking Heater: Optional
Parking Heater Preparation: Optional

Parking Heater

Cabin Heater: Optional

Parking Heater › Cabin Heater

Engine Heater: Optional
Remote: Optional
Timer: Optional

Other Features

Horn: Dual Note

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack: Yes
Tire Repair Kit: Optional
Compressor: Optional
Fire Extinguisher: Optional
Warning Triangle: Optional
First Aid Kit: Optional
Bicycle Holder: Optional
Coat Hanger: Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor: Yes

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Seat Belt Reminder

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Belt Pretensioner

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Height Adjustable Retractor

Manual: Yes

Type of Belt

Three-Point-Belt: Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Optional

Brake Systems

Power Brakes: Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Four-channel
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA): Yes

Other Features

Immobiliser: Optional
Anti-theft Alarm: Optional
Central Locking: Yes

Central Locking

Remote: Optional

Safety Testing

General

Test Year: 1998
Adult Occupant: 2/5 stars
Pedestrian: 2/4 stars

Airbags

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Frontal Airbag

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Side Chest Airbag

DriverOptional

PassengerOptional

Rear-

Side Head Airbag

DriverOptional

PassengerOptional

Rear-

Other

Identification

VIN Location

Engine Compartment, Bulkhead: Left
Centre
Right
Left Side Casing of Window: Yes

Car Classification

American Classification: Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification: Supermini
Australian Classification: Light Car
European Segment: B-Segment
Car.info Classification: Small Family Car

Spare Parts BETA

Bulb Types

Low Beam: H4
Main Beam: H4
Fog Light, Front: H3
Fog Light, Rear: BA15s (P21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front: W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light: BAY15d (P21/5W)
Reversing Light: BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front: BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Side: W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear: BAU15s (PY21W)
Read Light: SV8.5 (C5W)
License Plate Light: W2.1×9.5d (W5W)

Awards

Car of the Year Japan: 1996 - 1995

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CivicModel13 variants

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Coupe

Variant

Civic Standard1994–2019

Civic Coupe Generations2 of 7

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

115 hp

Drivetrain

FWD

Fuel

Transmission

Gasoline