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Honda del Sol

Honda del Sol
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The official data lists 27 versions of the Honda del Sol (1993–1997), in the United States and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1993–1997
Markets
United States, Canada
Engines
1.5 L to 1.6 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
7.1 L/100 km (EPA)
Lowest consumption (Canada)
8.0 L/100 km (5-cycle)

What is the Honda del Sol?

The Honda del Sol is a compact sports car with a removable targa-style roof. Its open-air layout gives it a distinct character within Honda’s range of compact cars. In the United States it was sold as the del Sol from 1993 to 1997; in some markets it is also known as the Civic del Sol.

Honda del Sol generation

The del Sol generation listed for the United States and Canada ran from 1993 to 1997 and carries the EG and EH codes. Rather than a conventional convertible roof, it has a removable roof panel. Its Civic connection places the sporty del Sol within Honda’s compact-car family.

Engines and fuel consumption

US versions use petrol engines from 1.5 L to 1.6 L, while the Canadian versions use a 1.6 L petrol engine. The best combined EPA rating is 33 MPG, with a lowest listed consumption of 7.1 L/100 km. Canada’s lowest listed figure is 8 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test. The EPA and Canadian 5-cycle procedures differ, so results are best read within their own markets.

Where was the del Sol sold?

The del Sol is listed in the United States and Canada. US model years run from 1993 to 1997, while Canada’s run from 1995 to 1997. The listed versions in both markets use petrol.

Questions and answers

What kind of car is the Honda del Sol?

It is a compact sports car with a removable targa-style roof.

What years was the del Sol sold in the United States?

The US model years run from 1993 to 1997.

What is its best combined EPA fuel economy?

The best combined EPA rating is 33 MPG.

What makes the del Sol’s roof distinctive?

It has a removable targa-style roof panel.

del Sol Third generation (1993–1997)

Honda del Sol Third generation
Photo: MercurySable99 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Model codes: EG, EH · Sold in: United States and Canada · References: en.wikipedia.org

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 versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1996–1997VTEC (FFS), CLKUP · (FFS), CLKUP1.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA205 g/km
1996–1997DOHC/VTEC (FFS)1.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1996–1997VTEC (FFS)1.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA197 g/km
1997(FFS)1.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive31 MPG (7.6 L/100 km) EPA178 g/km
1996(FFS), CLKUP1.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA197 g/km
1996(FFS)1.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive32 MPG (7.4 L/100 km) EPA173 g/km
1994–1995(FFS), CLKUP1.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA197 g/km
1994–1995(FFS)1.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive33 MPG (7.1 L/100 km) EPA167 g/km
1994–1995(VTEC) (FFS) · (FFS)1.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA197 g/km
1995(FFS), CLKUP1.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
1995DOHC (FFS)1.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1994(VTEC) (FFS), CLKUP1.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
1994DOHC-VTEC (FFS)1.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1993(FFS), CLKUP1.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA197 g/km
1993(FFS)1.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive31 MPG (7.6 L/100 km) EPA178 g/km
1993(FFS), CLKUP1.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
1993(FFS)1.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA205 g/km

Canada 10 versions

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

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1996–1997Two-seater1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual9.7 L/100 km 5-cycle223 g/km
1997Two-seater1.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic9.3 L/100 km 5-cycle214 g/km
1997Two-seater1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual8.5 L/100 km 5-cycle196 g/km
1996Two-seater1.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic8.1 L/100 km 5-cycle186 g/km
1996Two-seater1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual8.0 L/100 km 5-cycle184 g/km
1996Two-seater1.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic9.0 L/100 km 5-cycle207 g/km
1996Two-seater1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual8.2 L/100 km 5-cycle189 g/km
1995Two-seater1.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic9.4 L/100 km 5-cycle216 g/km
1995Two-seater1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual8.6 L/100 km 5-cycle198 g/km
1995Two-seater1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual9.5 L/100 km 5-cycle219 g/km

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