Engine: 1.7-liter sohc VTEC 16-valve inline-4

Engine Options: 100-hp 1.7-liter such 16-valve natural-gas inline-4;115-hp 1.7-liter sohc 16-valve inline 4; 117-hp 1.7-liter sohc 16-valve VTEC-e lean-burn inline-4; 127-hp 1.7-liter sohc 16-valve VTEC inline-4; 160-hp 2.0-liter dohc 16-valve i-VTEC inline-4; 85-hp 1.3-liter sohc 16-valve VTEC inline-4 with 13.4-hp electric motor;

Transmission: 5-speed manual

Transmission Options: 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic; continuously variable automatic (CVT)

Standard Safety Equipment: dual front airbags, child restraint seat anchor brackets, internal emergency trunk release

Optional Safety Equipment: side-impact airbags, anti-lock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: East Liberty, Ohio; Alliston, Ontario; Swindon, U.K.; Japan

Model Tested: Honda Civic EX sedan ($17,410)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning, power moonroof with tilt feature, central power locking system with remote keyless entry, power windows with express down for driver, power mirrors, driver's seat manual height adjustment, six-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo, engine speed-sensing power steering, two-speed intermittent windshield wipers, manual tilt steering wheel, driver footrest, analog instruments with tachometer, rear bench seat with 60/40 split folding seatback, rear seat heat duct, remote releases for trunk lid and fuel door, 15-inch aluminum wheels, 195/60R15 tires

Options as Tested: none

Destination Charge: 515

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 127 @ 6300

Torque: 114 @ 4800

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 32/37

Wheelbase: 103.1 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 175.4/67.5/56.7 inches

Track Front/Rear: 57.8/57.8 inches

Turning Cycle: 34.1 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 39.8/51.2/42.2 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 37.2/49.8/36.0 inches

Trunk Volume: 12.9 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Ground Clearance: inches

Curb Weight: 2449 pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: 195/60/R15

Brakes: disc/drum with ABS

Fuel Capacity: 13.2 Gallons