Honda Civic IV
The Honda Civic IV (1988–1991): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 8 versions in the United States.
Model codes: ED, EE, EF · Sold in: United States
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 3,965–4,229 mm |
| Width | – | 1,666–1,679 mm |
| Height | – | 1,331–1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,500 mm |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 340–765 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,407–2,520 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)
316 complaints for model years 1988–1991. 46 crashes · 11 fires · 59 injuries · 5 deaths
- Seat belts 91
- Electrical system 38
- Speed control 24
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 8 versions of the Honda Civic IV
United States 8 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 version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1991(FFS), 2LKUP | 1.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 26–28 MPG (8.4–9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 197–212 g/km |
| 1988–1991(FFS) | 1.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 30–32 MPG (7.4–7.8 L/100 km) EPA | 173–184 g/km |
| 1988–1991(FFS) | 1.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 29–31 MPG (7.6–8.1 L/100 km) EPA | 178–190 g/km |
| 1989–1991(FFS) | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 212 g/km |
| 1988–1991(FFS) | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 240–251 g/km |
| 1991(FFS), 2LKUP | 1.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1989–1991(FFS), 2MODE 3LKUP | 1.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 240–251 g/km |
| 1990(FFS), 3LKUP | 1.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 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.