1997 Honda Civic Specifications

2-Door Coupe DX Automatic
MSRP based on 2-Door Coupe DX Automatic
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 29 mpg City/35 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 1.6L
EPA Class Sub-Compact
Style Name DX Automatic Coupe
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style 2dr Car
Transmission 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/lockup torque converter & shift interlock

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Sub-Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2337
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in) 52.4
Second Hip Room (in) 49.3
Front Head Room (in) 38.8
Second Leg Room (in) 34.1
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 50.0
Front Leg Room (in) 42.7
Second Shoulder Room (in) 51.8
Passenger Volume (ft³) 85.2
Second Head Room (in) 36.2
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in) 58.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 67.1
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 103.2
Track Width, Rear (in) 58.1
Height, Overall (in) 54.1
Length, Overall (in) 175.1
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.9
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 11.9

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 11.9
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 29
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 35

Performance Specs

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 106 @ 6200
Displacement 1.6L/97
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 103 @ 4600
Fuel System PGM-FI
Engine Type Gas I4
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 0.926
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.600
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.638
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.357
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.468
Reverse Ratio (:1) 1.954
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 9.5 x .83
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 7.9 x 1.38
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake ABS System NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.6
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 32.8
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.7
Tires
Rear Tire Size P185/65R14
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size - TBD -
Front Tire Size P185/65R14
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in) 14 x 5
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in) 14 x 5
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA
Suspension Type - Front Indepenent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Trailing Arms
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) NA

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS No
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Note Battery coverage - 3 years/50% Pro Rata if battery fails after 2 years
Basic Years 3

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 4.3
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 75
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
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