Honda Civic - Generation 6.2 (1998-2000)

HONDA CIVIC (1998-2000)

The update gave the Civic a fresh grille and an SIR trim which has an upgraded 1.6 engine, rear disc brakes, and a different set of colors to distinguish it from its lower models.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	SIR	RS	VTI	LXI
Years Available	September 1998-January 2001	September 2000	September 1998-January 2001	September 1998-January 2001
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	B16A 1.6 DOHC 16V I4	D16Y5 1.6 SOHC or DOHC 16V I4	D16Y5 1.6 DOHC 16V I4	D15Z4 1.5 SOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	160hp @ 7,600rpm	125hp @ 6,400rpm	125hp @ 6,400rpm	110hp @ 5,800rpm
Torque	160Nm @ 7,000rpm	148Nm @ 5,500rpm	148Nm @ 5,500rpm	138Nm @ 4,200rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Manual	5-Speed Manual	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 Liters	45 Liters	45 Liters	45 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,450mm	4,450mm	4,450mm	4,450mm
Width	1,695mm	1,695mm	1,695mm	1,695mm
Height	1,390mm	1,390mm	1,390mm	1,390mm
Wheelbase	2,620mm	2,620mm	2,620mm	2,620mm
Curb Weight	1,034kg	1,034kg	1,034kg (MT), 1,060kg (AT)	1,014kg (MT), 1,040kg (AT)
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone
Front Brakes	Vented Discs	Vented Discs	Vented Discs	Vented Discs
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Drum Brakes	Drum Brakes	Drum Brakes
Tires	195/55 R15	195/55 R15	185/65 R14	175/75 R13
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	14 Inch Alloy	13 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	0	0	0	0
Anti-Lock Brakes	None	None	None	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	None	None	None	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Only Available in Passion Orange, Night Hawk Black, Championship White, Sunburst Yellow, and Formula Red, Mesh Type Grille, SIR Emblem, Body Color Mouldings	Adds: RS Stickers, Available in Sunburst Yellow	Body Color Door Handles	Black Door Handles
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Leather Shift Knob, Dome Light for Driver and Front Passenger, Silver Console	Metallic Console	None	None
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows
Climate Control	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Audio System	1DIN AM/FM/Cassette	1DIN AM/FM /Cassette/6CD	1DIN AM/FM/Cassette	1DIN AM/FM/Cassette
Speakers	4	6	4	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None	None
Alarm	None	None	None	None
Keyless Entry	None	None	None	None
NOTES	*Sunburst Yellow and Formula Red made available in 2000 to replace the three first colors. *Silver console and built in tweeters made available in 2000.			*Body Color Door Handles standard in 2000.
RIVALS	Hyundai Elantra, Mazda 323/323 Familia, Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla