Honda del Sol Third generation

Honda del Sol Third generation
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The Honda del Sol Third generation (1993–1997): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 13 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: EG, EH · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,005 mm
Width1,695 mm
Height1,255 mm
Wheelbase2,370 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight940–1,150 kg
Seats and space
Fuel tank45 L

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia (en, pl). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

56 complaints for model years 1993–1997. 13 crashes · 14 injuries

  • Airbags 25

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 13 versions of the Honda del Sol Third generation

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United States 11 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
1993–1997(FFS)1.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive27–32 MPG (7.4–8.7 L/100 km) EPA173–205 g/km
1993–1996(FFS), CLKUP1.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive26–28 MPG (8.4–9.0 L/100 km) EPA197–212 g/km
1993–1995(FFS), CLKUP1.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA197 g/km
1993–1995(FFS)1.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive31–33 MPG (7.1–7.6 L/100 km) EPA167–178 g/km
1994–1995(VTEC) (FFS) · (FFS)1.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA197 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

Canada 2 versions

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

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1995–1997Two-seater1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual8.0–9.7 L/100 km 5-cycle184–223 g/km
1995–1997Two-seater1.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic8.1–9.4 L/100 km 5-cycle186–216 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.