Honda Civic III

Honda Civic III
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The Honda Civic III (1984–1987): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 16 versions in the United States.

Model codes: AG, AH, AJ, AK · Sold in: United States

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–3,810–4,166 mm
Width–1,626 mm
Height–1,346–1,397 mm
Wheelbase–2,380–2,451 mm
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)425–651 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)1,982–2,520 L EPA–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

94 complaints for model years 1984–1987. 13 crashes · 3 fires · 13 injuries

  • Seat belts 37

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 16 versions of the Honda Civic III

Show all 16 versions

United States 16 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1985–1987CA model1.3 LPetrol4-speed manualFront-wheel drive34 MPG (6.9 L/100 km) EPA162 g/km
1986–1987(FFS)1.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
1986–1987(FFS) · (FFS) 3 barrel carb1.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA197 g/km
1986–1987(FFS) · (FFS) fuel injection1.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA205 g/km
1985–1987(FFS)1.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
19851.3 LPetrol4-speed manualFront-wheel drive34 MPG (6.9 L/100 km) EPA162 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model1.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA205 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model1.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA184 g/km
1985(FFS)1.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1985(FFS)1.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA197 g/km
19841.3 LPetrol4-speed manual–35 MPG (6.7 L/100 km) EPA158 g/km
1984CA model1.3 LPetrol4-speed manual–33 MPG (7.1 L/100 km) EPA167 g/km
1984(FFS)1.5 LPetrol3-speed automatic–25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1984(FFS)1.5 LPetrol5-speed manual–29 MPG (8.1 L/100 km) EPA190 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model1.5 LPetrol3-speed automatic–25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model1.5 LPetrol5-speed manual–28–29 MPG (8.1–8.4 L/100 km) EPA190–197 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.