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Honda Civic 3 Doors

1979 – 1982 3 Doors · Hatchback Japan

Honda built the Civic 3 Doors from 1979 to 1982. Its petrol engines range from 60 to 76 hp across 4 variants. The lightest version weighs only 735 kg.

Honda Civic 3 Doors
Body style3 Doors · Hatchback
Production1979 – 1982
Variants4
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power60 – 76 hp
0–100 km/h13.0 s
Top speed150 – 159 km/h
Fuel economy7.8 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.3L 2AT FWD (60 HP)
1.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 60 hp — — 2-Speed automatic
1.3L 4MT FWD (60 HP)
1.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 60 hp 13.0 s 150 4-Speed manual
1.5L 2AT FWD (76 HP)
1.5 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 76 hp — 159 2-Speed automatic
1.5L 5MT FWD (76 HP)
1.5 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 76 hp — 159 5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1335 cm3 (81 ci)
Power
44 KW @ 5000 RPM60 HP @ 5000 RPM59 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
69 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM94 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
2-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
155SR12

Dimensions

Length
148 in (3759 mm)
Width
62.2 in (1580 mm)
Height
52.8 in (1341 mm)
Front/rear Track
53.5/53.9 in (1,359/1,369 mm)
Wheelbase
88.6 in (2250 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.3 cuFT (235 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.42

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1335 cm3 (81 ci)
Power
44 KW @ 5000 RPM60 HP @ 5000 RPM59 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
69 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM94 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
93 mph (150 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
155SR12

Dimensions

Length
148 in (3759 mm)
Width
62.2 in (1580 mm)
Height
52.8 in (1341 mm)
Front/rear Track
53.5/53.9 in (1,359/1,369 mm)
Wheelbase
88.6 in (2250 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.3 cuFT (235 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.42

Weight

Unladen Weight
1620.4 lbs (735 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2579.4 lbs (1170 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
Highway
37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined
30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1488 cm3 (91 ci)
Power
55.9 KW @ 5500 RPM76 HP @ 5500 RPM75 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
80 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM109 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
99 mph (159 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
2-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
155SR12

Dimensions

Length
148 in (3759 mm)
Width
62.2 in (1580 mm)
Height
52.8 in (1341 mm)
Front/rear Track
53.5/53.9 in (1,359/1,369 mm)
Wheelbase
88.6 in (2250 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.7 in (170 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.3 cuFT (235 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.42

Weight

Unladen Weight
1687 lbs (765 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1488 cm3 (91 ci)
Power
55.9 KW @ 5500 RPM76 HP @ 5500 RPM75 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
80 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM109 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
99 mph (159 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
155SR12

Dimensions

Length
148 in (3759 mm)
Width
62.2 in (1580 mm)
Height
52.8 in (1341 mm)
Front/rear Track
53.5/53.9 in (1,359/1,369 mm)
Wheelbase
88.6 in (2250 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.7 in (170 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.3 cuFT (235 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.42

Weight

Unladen Weight
1687 lbs (765 kg)
Length3,759 mm
Width1,580 mm
Height1,341 mm
Wheelbase2,250 mm
Curb weight735 – 765 kg
Torque94 – 109 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.