Touring FWD
What the Touring adds over the LX
| Spec | LX | Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 15.1 cu-ft | 14.7 cu-ft |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2771 lbs | 2963 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2771 lbs | 2963 lbs |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Engine displacement | 1996 cc | 1498 cc |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-Point | direct injection |
| Horsepower | 158 hp | 174 hp |
| Torque | 138 lb-ft | 162 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | In-Line 4-Cylinder | In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger |
| Front headroom | 39.3 in | 37.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.1 in | 36.8 in |
| Front shoulder room | 57 in | 56.9 in |
| Tire size | 215/55R16 93H | 235/40R18 91W |
| Total interior volume | 97.8 cu-ft | 95 cu-ft |
| Final drive ratio | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 35.4 ft | 37.4 ft |
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | steel | forged alloy |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 1.0-Amp USB Audio Interface - Center Console (1 Port), 1.5-Amp USB Smartphone/Audio Interface - Lower Front Console (1 Port), 450-Watt Premium Audio System with 10 Speakers, including Subwoofer, 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback, 7-Inch Display Audio with High-Resolution Electrostatic Touch-Screen, Knob and Hard Keys for Primary Controls and Customizable Feature Settings, Android Auto™ Integration, Apple CarPlay® Integration, Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror, Beverage Holders - Front and Rear, Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors (Heated), Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors - Heated with Integrated LED Turn Indicators, Compass (Driver Information Interface), Continuously Variable Transmission (LL-CVT), Continuously Variable Transmission with Paddle Shifters, Decklid Spoiler - Body-Colored, Door Handles - Chrome, Driver's Seat with 8-Way Power Adjustment, Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors, Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control System, Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna, Fog Lights, Front Passenger's Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment, HD Radio™, Heated Seats, Heated Seats - Front and Outboard Rear, HomeLink® Remote System, Honda LaneWatch™, Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic, HondaLink®, In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger Engine, LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off, LED Pocket Light, Leather-Trimmed Seats, Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines, One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature, Passenger-Side Seatback Pocket, Push Button Start, Rear-Seat Center Armrest
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 281.9 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 259.1 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 14.7 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 95 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | HondaLink |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 55.7 in |
| Overall length | 182.7 in |
| Overall width | 70.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1498 cc |
| Fuel injection system | direct injection |
| Engine type (full description) | In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 174 hp |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 30 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 33 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 38 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 12.4 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 37.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 36.8 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 42.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.4 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 56.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 37.4 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link |
Tires
| Tire size | 235/40R18 91W |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.2 |
| Transmission type | cvt |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2963 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2963 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety27 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Advanced Front Airbags (i-SRS)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor
- SmartVent® Front Side Airbags
- 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Adjustable Front Seat-Belt Anchors
- Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Auto High-Beam Headlights
- Brake Assist
- Child-Proof Rear Door Locks
- Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat-Belt Reminder
- Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold
- Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
- Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System
- Hill Start Assist
- Honda LaneWatch™
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All)
- Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
- Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Infotainment17 std · 0 opt
- 1.0-Amp USB Audio Interface - Center Console (1 Port)
- 1.5-Amp USB Smartphone/Audio Interface - Lower Front Console (1 Port)
- 450-Watt Premium Audio System with 10 Speakers, including Subwoofer
- 7-Inch Display Audio with High-Resolution Electrostatic Touch-Screen, Knob and Hard Keys for Primary Controls and Customizable Feature Settings
- Android Auto™ Integration
- Apple CarPlay® Integration
- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
- Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
- Continuously Variable Transmission with Paddle Shifters
- HD Radio™
- Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic
- HondaLink®
- Radio Data System (RDS)
- SMS Text Message Function
- SiriusXM® Radio
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
- Turn-By-Turn Directions (Driver Information Interface)
Convenience10 std · 0 opt
- Push Button Start
- Remote Engine Start
- Cruise Control
- Electronic Remote Trunk Release
- HomeLink® Remote System
- Power Door Locks
- Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's and Front Passenger's Windows
- Security System with Remote Entry and Trunk Release
- Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®
- 12-Volt Power Outlet (front)
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control System
- Rear-Seat Heater Ducts
Seating7 std · 0 opt
- Driver's Seat with 8-Way Power Adjustment
- Heated Seats
- 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback
- Adjustable Head Restraints
- Front Passenger's Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment
- Heated Seats - Front and Outboard Rear
- Leather-Trimmed Seats
Interior25 std · 0 opt
- Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Beverage Holders - Front and Rear
- Cargo Area Light
- Center Console with Sliding Armrest and Storage Compartment
- Compass (Driver Information Interface)
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Window and Door Lock Controls
- Headlights-On Reminder
- Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
- LED Gear Selection Indicators
- LED Pocket Light
- Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Map Lights
- One-Touch Turn Indicators
- Passenger-Side Seatback Pocket
- Rear-Seat Center Armrest
- Sequential Mode Gear Selection Indicator
- Sliding Sunvisors
- Sport Pedals
- Turbo Boost Meter (Driver Information Interface)
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
- Average Fuel Economy Indicators (A&B)
- Floor Mats
- Door-Pocket Storage Bins (front/rear)
Exterior14 std · 0 opt
- One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature
- Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors (Heated)
- Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors - Heated with Integrated LED Turn Indicators
- Capless Fuel Filler
- Decklid Spoiler - Body-Colored
- Door Handles - Chrome
- Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna
- Fog Lights
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off
- Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door
- Rear-Window Defroster with Timer
- Taillights with Integrated LED Light Bars
- Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers (Rain-Sensing)
Powertrain3 std · 0 opt
- Continuously Variable Transmission (LL-CVT)
- Eco Assist™ System
- In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger Engine
Chassis4 std · 0 opt
- MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension
- Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (11.1 in / 10.2 in)
- Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2021 Civic. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Touring
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2021 Honda Civic Touring add over the LX?
Against the LX, 49 features become standard that the LX does not and 18 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.