Honda Civic - Generation 6.1 (1996-1998)

HONDA CIVIC (1996-1998)

With the EK Civic's launch, this signaled the discontinuation of the hatchback model when it was made available in late 1995. This generation also marked the availability of the VTEC technology and no carburetors are available.

See the overview of this Civic

See the Generation 6.2 model

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	VTI	LXI
Years Available	November 1995-August 1998	November 1995-August 1998
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	D16Y5 1.6 DOHC 16V I4	D15Z4 1.5 SOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	125hp @ 6,400rpm	110hp @ 5,800rpm
Torque	148Nm @ 5,500rpm	138Nm @ 4,200rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 Liters	45 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,450mm	4,450mm
Width	1,695mm	1,695mm
Height	1,390mm	1,390mm
Wheelbase	2,620mm	2,620mm
Curb Weight	1,034kg (MT), 1,060kg (AT)	1,014kg (MT), 1,040kg (AT)
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone
Front Brakes	Vented Discs	Vented Discs
Rear Brakes	Drum Brakes	Drum Brakes
Tires	185/65 R14	175/75 R13
Wheels	14 Inch Alloy	13 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	0	0
Anti-Lock Brakes	None	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	None	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Body Color Door Handles	Black Door Handles
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	None	None
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows
Climate Control	Manual	Manual
Audio System	1DIN AM/FM/Cassette	1DIN AM/FM/Cassette
Speakers	4	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None
Alarm	None	None
Keyless Entry	None	None
NOTES
RIVALS	Daewoo Espero, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda 323/323 Familia, Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla