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Vehicles›Make›Honda›Model›Life

2003 Honda Life

JapanGasoline2WDHatchbackUpdated Oct 13, 2026

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
2003
Make
Honda
Model
Life
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
JB5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
0.66 Automatic
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
52 hp
Power (kW)
38 kW
Torque
61 Nm (45 lb-ft)
Top speed
138 km/h (86 mph)
0–60 mph
19.6 seconds
0–100 km/h
21.3 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length
3,395 mm (133.7 in)
Width
1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Height
1,605 mm (63.2 in)
Wheelbase
2,360 mm (92.9 in)
Curb weight
840 kg (1,852 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,700 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,800 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
658 cc
  • 10W-40
  • 15W-40
  • 20W-40
    • Engine Configuration
    Bore
    71 mm (2.8 in)
    Stroke
    55.4 mm (2.2 in)
    Compression Ratio
    11.2 :1
    Engine Configuration
    Inline
    Engine Mount
    Transversally

    Transmission & Drivetrain

    Transmission
    Automatic, 4-speed

    Fuel

    General
    Tank Volume
    31 litres
    Fuel Consumption NEDC
    City
    5.3 litres / 100 km
    Highway
    4.7 litres / 100 km
    Combined
    5 litres / 100 km

    Dimensions & Weight

    Exterior

    Track, Front
    1,305 mm (51.4 in)
    Track, Rear
    1,295 mm (51.0 in)
    Turning Circle
    9 m
    Ground Clearance
    155 mm (6.1 in)

    Interior

    Exterior

    Chassis & Body

    Chassis
    Chassis
    Hatchback

    Rims & Tires

    Number of Bolts
    4 pcs
    Bolt Distance
    100
    Nut/Bolt Dimensions
    M12x1.5
    Central Bore (CB), front

    Interior

    Trunk

    Rear Trunk
    Yes

    Other

    Car Classification

    American Classification
    Subcompact Car/Economy Car
    British Classification
    City Car
    Australian Classification
    Microcar
    European Segment
    A-Segment
    Car.info Classification
    Mini Car
    Honda emblemHonda465 vehicles
    Head Room, Front
    1,050 mm (41.3 in)
    Head Room, Rear
    855 mm (33.7 in)
    Shoulder Room, Front
    1,275 mm (50.2 in)
    56.1
    Fastening Type
    Lug Nuts
    LifeModel2 variants

    €67,000

    MSRP · EUR

    8.9
    Body
    Hatchback
    Variant
    Life Standard1997–2014
    Life Hatchback Generations3 of 4
    Year
    Powertrain
    0.66 Automatic
    Horsepower
    52 hp
    Drivetrain
    2WD
    Fuel
    Transmission
    Automatic, 4-speed
    Gasoline