Honda Civic X

Honda Civic X
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The Honda Civic X (2016–2021): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 17 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: FC, FK · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,520–4,650 mm RDW4,490–4,630 mm TC4,492 mm
Width1,800–1,880 mm RDW1,880 mm TC1,799–1,877 mm
Height1,410–1,430 mm RDW1,390–1,430 mm TC1,395–1,416 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm RDW2,700 mm TC2,700 mm
Front track1,537–1,584 mm ASTRA1,550 mm TC–
Rear track1,565–1,602 mm ASTRA1,560 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,246–1,351 kg RDW1,244–1,415 kg TC1,242–1,362 kg
Mass in running order1,346–1,451 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight1,760–1,820 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer800–1,400 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer500 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats4–5 RDW––
Doors4–5 RDW––
Luggage space (EPA)–340–736 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,577–2,775 L EPA–
Performance
Top speed200–272 km/h RDW–196–272 km/h
Torque180–400 Nm ASTRA–152–400 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/45R17, 215/50R17, 215/55R16, 235/40R18

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2016–2021: ★★★★★

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
3 years96.0% (95.7–96.3)92.2%21,828
4–5 years93.3% (93.1–93.5)91.0%67,645
6–8 years90.8% (90.6–91.1)86.4%39,844

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres25.0%24.9%
Brakes16.0%16.4%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)6.3%6.3%
Lights and electrics3.0%5.8%
Suspension1.8%6.8%

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)

3,284 complaints for model years 2016–2021. 134 crashes · 19 fires · 86 injuries · 1 death

  • Steering 1,136
  • Fuel system 381
  • Electrical system 362
  • Engine 274
  • Brakes 212
  • Airbags 131

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 17 versions of the Honda Civic X

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United States 5 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
2016–20242.0 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Front-wheel drive32–34 MPG (6.9–7.4 L/100 km) EPA160–174 g/km
2016–2021SIDI1.5 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Front-wheel drive32–36 MPG (6.5–7.4 L/100 km) EPA153–173 g/km
2017–2021SIDI1.5 LPetrol6-speed manualFront-wheel drive30–35 MPG (6.7–7.8 L/100 km) EPA156–183 g/km
2017–2021SIDI2.0 LPetrol6-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA222–224 g/km
2016–20202.0 LPetrol6-speed manualFront-wheel drive29–32 MPG (7.4–8.1 L/100 km) EPA170–189 g/km

Canada 12 versions

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

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2016–2021Mid-size1.5 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)6.6–7.1 L/100 km 5-cycle153–165 g/km
2017–2021Full-size1.5 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)6.9–7.4 L/100 km 5-cycle162–172 g/km
2017–2021Full-size1.5 LPetrol6-speed manual7.2–7.3 L/100 km 5-cycle167–171 g/km
2019–2021Mid-size2.0 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)7.1–7.4 L/100 km 5-cycle167–172 g/km
2018–2021Full-size2.0 LPetrol6-speed manual9.6 L/100 km 5-cycle223–224 g/km
2016–2020Compact1.5 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)6.7–7.2 L/100 km 5-cycle155–167 g/km
2018–2020Compact · Mid-size1.5 LPetrol6-speed manual7.4–7.8 L/100 km 5-cycle173–183 g/km
2019–2020Compact2.0 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)7.1–7.5 L/100 km 5-cycle164–176 g/km
2016–2020Compact2.0 LPetrol6-speed manual7.4–8.1 L/100 km 5-cycle173–189 g/km
2016–2020Mid-size2.0 LPetrol6-speed manual7.4–8.0 L/100 km 5-cycle172–186 g/km
2017–2018Compact1.5 LPetrol6-speed manual6.8 L/100 km 5-cycle158–159 g/km
2016–2018Compact · Mid-size2.0 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)6.9–7.0 L/100 km 5-cycle162–163 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.