2018 Honda Civic

US · Sedan · Large Cars

The 2018 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 Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.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, 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
Power: 158 hp (118 kW)
Torque: 138 lb-ft (187 Nm)
Transmission: Varies by configuration: Manual, Automatic, CVT
Drivetrain: FWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km) combined
Seating: 5 seats

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, 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)

Power Output

158 hp (118 kW)

Peak Torque

138 lb-ft (187 Nm)

Combined Economy

25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

Manual, Automatic, CVT

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
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 1.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
Displacement	1.5 L to 2.0 L
Cylinders	4
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Power	158 hp (118 kW)
Torque	138 lb-ft (187 Nm)
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Performance

Performance
Specification	Value	Source
0–100 km/h	8.5 s
Top speed	124 mph (200 km/h)

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Manual, Automatic, CVT
Gears	6 to 7
Drivetrain	FWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Dimensions

Dimensions
Specification	Value	Source
Length	184.0 in (4,674 mm)
Width	70.9 in (1,802 mm)
Height	55.7 in (1,415 mm)
Wheelbase	107.7 in (2,735 mm)

Weight

Weight
Specification	Value	Source
Curb weight	2,937 lb (1,332 kg)

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km)
Highway	28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 42 mpg (5.6 L/100 km)

Capacity

Capacity
Specification	Value	Source
Seats	5
Doors	4

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Towing capacity, Payload, Ground clearance, Gross vehicle weight rating, Electric range, Battery capacity, Fuel tank, Cargo volume.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

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

Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 10, 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
20V314000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Reported May 28, 2020. View on NHTSA
18V817000: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. The owners guide in these vehicles may not have been included or if included, the owner's guide may not have been properly provided required information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child…
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the owners information kit, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O3A.
Reported November 16, 2018. View on NHTSA
18V663000: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N,…
Reported September 27, 2018. View on NHTSA
18V421000: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Civic vehicles. The manufacturing date area of the certification labels may have random characters which can affect the owner's ability to determine if a safety recall includes their vehicle.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is U23.
Reported June 20, 2018. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 5, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 12, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 5, 2026

Data verified: November 5, 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 2018 Honda Civic have?

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

How much horsepower does the 2018 Honda Civic have?

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

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Honda Civic?

Combined fuel economy is 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2018 Honda Civic front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

How many seats does the 2018 Honda Civic have?

5 seats.

How long is the 2018 Honda Civic?

184.0 in (4,674 mm).

Are there recalls for the 2018 Honda Civic?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 10, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.