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2016 Honda Civic

US · Sedan · Midsize Cars

The 2016 Honda Civic is listed in the US market as a sedan with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
Varies by configuration: 1.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder
Power
158 hp (118 kW)
Torque
138 lb-ft (187 Nm)
Transmission
Varies by configuration: 6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) to 35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) combined
Seating
5 seats
2016 Honda Civic
Exterior (Front)
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
1.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder
Power Output
158 hp (118 kW)
Peak Torque
138 lb-ft (187 Nm)
Combined Economy
30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) to 35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) combined
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual
Capacity
5 seats · 4 doors
Exterior Dimensions
184.0″ L × 70.9″ W × 55.7″ H
Curb Weight
2,937 lbs (1,332 kg)
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
EngineVaries by configuration: 1.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder
Displacement1.5 L to 2.0 L
Cylinders4
AspirationTurbocharged
Power158 hp (118 kW)
Torque138 lb-ft (187 Nm)
Fuel typeGasoline

Performance

Performance
SpecificationValueSource
0–100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed124 mph (200 km/h)

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionVaries by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears6
DrivetrainFWD

Dimensions

Dimensions
SpecificationValueSource
Length184.0 in (4,674 mm)
Width70.9 in (1,802 mm)
Height55.7 in (1,415 mm)
Wheelbase107.7 in (2,735 mm)

Weight

Weight
SpecificationValueSource
Curb weight2,937 lb (1,332 kg)

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) to 35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km)
City26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km)
Highway37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km) to 42 mpg (5.6 L/100 km)

Capacity

Capacity
SpecificationValueSource
Seats5
Doors4

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Towing capacity, Payload, Ground clearance, Gross vehicle weight rating, Electric range, Battery capacity, Fuel tank, Cargo volume. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

6 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 11, 2026.

  • 26V332000: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH,…

    Reported May 21, 2026. View on NHTSA

  • 23V858000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an…

    Reported December 18, 2023. View on NHTSA

  • 16V725000: PARKING BRAKE

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Civic two door and four door 1.5L turbo and 2.0L vehicles. The electric parking brake (EPB) may not engage if it is applied immediately after turning the ignition off.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to allow the EPB to engage immediately after the ignition is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer…

    Reported October 11, 2016. View on NHTSA

  • 16V526000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic 2-Door vehicles manufactured February 23, 2016, through May 20, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a damaged LED side marker light circuit board inside the taillight assembly, making the marker light inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both the taillight assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's…

    Reported July 11, 2016. View on NHTSA

  • 16V074000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic vehicles manufactured September 22, 2015, to February 3, 2016 and equipped with 2.0L engines. The affected vehicles have engines with piston assemblies that may have been manufactured without a piston wrist pin circlip or with an incorrectly installed piston wrist pin circlip.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the piston assemblies and damaged engine components, as necessary, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in the Summer of 2016. Owners were mailed an interim…

    Reported February 9, 2016. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 6, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 6, 2026

Data verified: November 6, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2016 Honda Civic have?

Varies by configuration: 1.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

How much horsepower does the 2016 Honda Civic have?

158 hp (118 kW), as listed by our sources.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Honda Civic?

Combined fuel economy is 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) to 35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2016 Honda Civic front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

How many seats does the 2016 Honda Civic have?

5 seats.

How long is the 2016 Honda Civic?

184.0 in (4,674 mm).

Are there recalls for the 2016 Honda Civic?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 11, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.