Honda Civic VII
The Honda Civic VII (2001–2005): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 38 versions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: ES, EM, EP, EU · Sold in: United States, Canada, and United Kingdom
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 4,277–4,455 mm |
| Width | – | 1,694–1,720 mm |
| Height | – | 1,400–1,491 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,581–2,620 mm |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | – | 1,091–1,245 kg |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 198–453 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,407–2,577 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
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 65.8% (65.5–66.0) | 69.2% | 127,160 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 53.7% | 41.6% |
| Brakes | 43.3% | 36.4% |
| Lights and electrics | 41.5% | 28.8% |
| Tyres | 33.4% | 31.2% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 18.3% | 18.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.7% | 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)
3,085 complaints for model years 2001–2005. 488 crashes · 49 fires · 413 injuries · 27 deaths
- Airbags 950
- Transmission and drivetrain 784
- Electrical system 173
- Speed control 130
- Seat belts 116
- Lights 93
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 38 versions of the Honda Civic VII
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United Kingdom 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2004IMA SE Executive · IMA Executive | 1.3 L | Hybrid | 5-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 116 g/km |
| 2001–20041.4i S · 1.4i SE · 1.4i E and 1 more trim | 1.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 2001–20041.4i SE | 1.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 172 g/km |
| 2002–20041.4i S · 1.4i E | 1.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 150 g/km |
| 2001–20041.6i S · 1.6i SE · 1.6i SE Executive and 8 more trims | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 2001–20041.6i S · 1.6i VTEC S · 1.6i VTEC SE and 1 more trim | 1.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2001–20041.6i SE · 1.6i SE Executive · 1.6i VTEC SE and 2 more trims | 1.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 172 g/km |
| 20041.6i VTEC Executive | 1.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2002–20043 Door 1.7 SE · 5 Door S · 5 Door SE and 4 more trims | 1.7 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 134 g/km |
| 2002–2004Type-R · Type - R · 2.0 i-VTEC Type - R | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.9 L/100 km NEDC | 212 g/km |
| 2003–2004Type S · Type S 2.0 i-VTEC (non VSA - 2004 only) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 178 g/km |
| 2004Type S 2.0 VSA (2004YM) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 179 g/km |
| 2001–20031.7i VTEC | 1.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2001–20031.7i VTEC | 1.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 170 g/km |
United States 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2005LEAN-BURN, SIL · LEAN BURN, SIL EMS · HEV LB, SIL EMS | 1.3 L | Hybrid | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 41 MPG (5.7 L/100 km) EPA | 135 g/km |
| 2003–2005VLKUP · EMS · HEV, EMS | 1.3 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | Front-wheel drive | 40 MPG (5.9 L/100 km) EPA | 138 g/km |
| 2003–2005SIL · SIL EMS · HEV, SIL EMS | 1.3 L | Hybrid | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 40 MPG (5.9 L/100 km) EPA | 138 g/km |
| 2004–2005LEAN BURN, EMS · HEV LB, EMS | 1.3 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | Front-wheel drive | 41 MPG (5.7 L/100 km) EPA | 135 g/km |
| 2003–2005LEAN-BURN · VTEC-E · LEAN BURN | 1.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 34 MPG (6.9 L/100 km) EPA | 162 g/km |
| 2001–2005CNG · CNG, VLKUP · 200 | 1.7 L | Natural gas | Continuously variable (CVT) | Front-wheel drive | 28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA | 156 g/km |
| 2004–2005VTEC, CLKUP | 1.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA | 184 g/km |
| 2003–2005LEAN-BURN · VTEC-E · LEAN BURN | 1.7 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | Front-wheel drive | 32 MPG (7.4 L/100 km) EPA | 173 g/km |
| 2003–2005CLKUP | 1.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 29 MPG (8.1 L/100 km) EPA | 190 g/km |
| 2001–2005VTEC | 1.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 30–34 MPG (6.9–7.8 L/100 km) EPA | 162–184 g/km |
| 2003–2005VTC/VTEC | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 2003LEAN-BURN | 1.3 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | Front-wheel drive | 41 MPG (5.7 L/100 km) EPA | 135 g/km |
| 2001–2003SOHC-VTEC · VTEC, CLKUP | 1.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 29 MPG (8.1 L/100 km) EPA | 190 g/km |
| 2001–2002VTEC · VTEC-E | 1.7 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | Front-wheel drive | 32 MPG (7.4 L/100 km) EPA | 173 g/km |
| 2001–2002SOHC-VTEC | 1.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA | 184 g/km |
| 2002VTEC-E | 1.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 34 MPG (6.9 L/100 km) EPA | 162 g/km |
| 2002SOHC-VTEC | 1.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA | 184 g/km |
| 2001–2002 | 1.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 31 MPG (7.6 L/100 km) EPA | 178 g/km |
| 2002 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
Canada 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2005Compact | 1.3 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 5.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 133 g/km |
| 2005Compact | 1.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 133 g/km |
| 2001–2005Compact | 1.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.7–8.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 177–191 g/km |
| 2001–2005Compact | 1.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.2–8.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 189–196 g/km |
| 2002–2005Compact | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.5–9.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 219–221 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.