Honda Civic VI

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The Honda Civic VI (1996–2000): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 31 versions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: EJ, EK, EM, MB, MC · Sold in: United States, Canada, and United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	North America
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)	340–368 L EPA
Passenger space (EPA)	2,407–2,435 L EPA

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: US EPA fuel economy data.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
13 years and older	67.6% (66.9–68.3)	69.2%	18,096

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Suspension	45.5%	41.6%
Brakes	35.5%	36.4%
Body, chassis and structure	30.8%	18.6%
Tyres	29.7%	31.2%
Lights and electrics	29.0%	28.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks	21.8%	17.1%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

1,738 complaints for model years 1996–2000. 349 crashes · 19 fires · 252 injuries · 3 deaths

Airbags 438
Electrical system 230
Transmission and drivetrain 97
Speed control 63
Tyres 54
Engine 51

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 31 versions of the Honda Civic VI

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United Kingdom 12 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2000–20011.4i Sport · 1.4i SE	1.4 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	6.8 L/100 km NEDC	161 g/km
2000–20011.4i SE	1.4 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	7.7 L/100 km NEDC	183 g/km
2000–20011.4i · 1.4i S · 1.4i Sport	1.4 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.7 L/100 km NEDC	181 g/km
2000–20011.6i VTEC SE · 1.6i VTEC SE Sport · 1.6i VTEC SE Executive and 1 more trim	1.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.0 L/100 km NEDC	190 g/km
2000–20011.6i VTEC SE · 1.6i VTEC SE Sport · 1.6i VTEC SE Executive and 1 more trim	1.6 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	9.1 L/100 km NEDC	214 g/km
20001.4i S	1.4 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	8.4 L/100 km NEDC	198 g/km
20001.5i S · 1.5i Sport	1.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	6.8 L/100 km NEDC	161 g/km
20001.6i VTEC SE Executive Sport	1.6 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	8.0 L/100 km NEDC	190 g/km
20001.6i Sport	1.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.3 L/100 km NEDC	173 g/km
20001.6i Sport	1.6 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	8.1 L/100 km NEDC	194 g/km
20001.6i VTI	1.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.4 L/100 km NEDC	198 g/km
20001.8i VTI	1.8 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.8 L/100 km NEDC	206 g/km

United States 17 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
1998–2000SOHC-VTEC	1.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA	197 g/km
1996–2000VTEC (FFS), CLKUP · SOHC-VTEC, CLKUP · CLKUP and 1 more trim	1.6 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA	205 g/km
1997–2000VTEC-E (FFS) · VTEC-E · VTEC-E, CLKUP	1.6 L	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	Front-wheel drive	31 MPG (7.6 L/100 km) EPA	178 g/km
1999–2000DOHC-VTEC	1.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
2000	1.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA	184 g/km
1998–2000VTEC-E	1.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	33–34 MPG (6.9–7.1 L/100 km) EPA	162–167 g/km
2000CNG, CLKUP	1.6 L	Natural gas	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA	162 g/km
1998–1999CNG, CLKUP · CNG FFS	1.6 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA	162 g/km
1998–1999SOHC	1.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA	184 g/km
1999SOHC-VTEC, CLKUP	1.6 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA	205 g/km
1998SOHC, CLKUP	1.6 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA	197 g/km
1996–1997VTEC (FFS)	1.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA	197 g/km
1996–1997(FFS), CLKUP	1.6 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA	197 g/km
1997VTEC-E (FFS), SIL	1.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	34 MPG (6.9 L/100 km) EPA	162 g/km
1996–1997(FFS)	1.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	30–31 MPG (7.6–7.8 L/100 km) EPA	178–184 g/km
1996VTEC (FFS)	1.6 L	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	Front-wheel drive	32 MPG (7.4 L/100 km) EPA	173 g/km
1996VTEC (FFS), SIL	1.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	36 MPG (6.5 L/100 km) EPA	153 g/km

Canada 2 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
1996–2000Subcompact	1.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.7–9.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	177–223 g/km
1996–2000Subcompact	1.6 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	8.1–9.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	186–219 g/km

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