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2023 Honda Civic

EX FWD

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What the EX adds over the LX

Spec	LX	EX
Curb weight (maximum)	2877 lbs	3004 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	2877 lbs	3004 lbs
Aspiration	naturally aspirated	twin turbo
Engine displacement	1996 cc	1498 cc
Fuel injection system	Multi-Point	direct injection
Horsepower	158 hp	180 hp
Torque	138 lb-ft	177 lb-ft
Engine type (full description)	In-Line 4-Cylinder	In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger
Front headroom	39.3 in	37.6 in
MPG (city)	31 mpg	33 mpg
MPG (combined)	35 mpg	36 mpg
MPG (highway)	40 mpg	42 mpg
Tire size	215/55R16 93H	215/50R17 91H
Total interior volume	99 cu-ft	96.6 cu-ft
Final drive ratio	3.9	3.2
Wheel diameter	16 in	17 in
Wheel material	steel	alloy

Standard here, not on the base trim: 180-watt Audio System with 8 Speakers, 2.5-Amp USB Charging Port: Front Console (1 Port) and 2nd-Row (2 Ports), All-Season Tires: 215/50R17 91H, Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors, Boost Pressure (psi): 16.5, Bore and Stroke (mm): 73.0 / 89.5, Compression Ratio: 10.3:1, Continuously Variable Transmission (LL-CVT), Displacement (cc): 1,498, Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors, Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control System, Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined mpg) - LL-CVT: 33/42/36 (EX), 31/38/34 (Touring), Fuel Injection: Direct, Heated Seats, Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm): 180 @ 6,000, In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger Engine Type, Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature, Passenger-Side Seatback Pocket, Rear-Seat Center Armrest, Redline (rpm): 6,600, Remote Engine Start, Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®, Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear): 26.5 x 4.5 (tubular) / 17.5 (solid), Torque (lb.-ft. @rpm): 177 @ 1,700-4,500, Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers (EX) / Rain-Sensing (Touring), Wheels: 17 in Alloys with Gloss Black Inserts

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

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	14.8 cu-ft
Total interior volume	96.6 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brand

HondaLink

Dimensions Exterior

Overall height	55.7 in
Overall length	184 in
Overall width	70.9 in
Wheelbase	107.7 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	180 hp
Torque	177 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)	33 mpg
MPG (combined)	36 mpg
MPG (highway)	42 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane	87
Fuel tank capacity	12.4 gal

Headroom

Front headroom	37.6 in
Third-row headroom	37.1 in

Legroom

Front legroom	42.3 in
Third-row legroom	37.4 in

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room	57 in
Third-row shoulder room	56 in

Steering

Steering type	Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)	18.1 ft

Suspension

Front suspension type	MacPherson Strut
Rear suspension type	Multi-Link

Tires

Tire size

215/50R17 91H

Transmission

Final drive ratio	3.2
Transmission type	cvt

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	3004 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3004 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	17 in
Wheel material	alloy

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety31 std · 1 opt

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Driver's and Front Passenger's Advanced Front Airbags (SRS)
Driver's and Front Passenger's Front Side Airbags
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor
Rear Outboard Passenger's Side Airbags
3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions
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™)
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer
Driver's and Front Passenger's Knee Airbags (SRS)
Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold
Front and Outboard Rear 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System
Hill Start Assist
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All)
Rear Seat Reminder (RSR)
Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM)
Seat-Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions
Security System with Remote Entry and Trunk Release
Traffic Jam Assist
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
Blind Spot Information (BSI) optional
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Infotainment13 std · 0 opt

180-watt Audio System with 8 Speakers
2.5-Amp USB Charging Port: Front Console (1 Port) and 2nd-Row (2 Ports)
2.5-Amp USB Smartphone/Audio Interface: Front Console (1 Port)
7-Inch Color Touchscreen
7-Inch TFT Meter Display
Android Auto™ Compatibility
Apple CarPlay® Compatibility
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
HondaLink®
Radio Data System (RDS)
SMS Text Message Function
Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)

Convenience11 std · 0 opt

Push Button Start
Remote Engine Start
12-Volt Power Outlet (Front)
Cruise Control
Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Window and Door Lock Controls
Electronic Remote Trunk Release
Headlights-On Reminder
One-Touch Turn Indicators
Power Door Locks
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's and Front Passenger's Windows
Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®

Climate2 std · 0 opt

Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control System
Rear-Seat Heater Ducts

Seating6 std · 0 opt

Heated Seats
Adjustable Head Restraints
Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment
Fold-Down Rear Seatback: Full (LX/Sport), 60/40 Split (EX/Touring)
Rear-Seat Center Armrest
Seating Capacity: 5

Interior19 std · 0 opt

Beverage Holders: Front (LX/Sport), Front and Rear (EX/Touring)
Cargo Area Light
Center Console with Sliding Armrest and Storage Compartment
Door-Pocket Storage Bins (front/rear)
Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
Floor Mats
Headroom (in.) (front/rear): 39.3 / 37.1 (LX/Sport), 37.6 / 37.1 (EX/Touring)
Hiproom (in.) (front/rear): 54.3 / 48.9
Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
LED Gear Selection Indicators
Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Legroom (in.) (front/rear): 42.3 / 37.4
Map Lights
Passenger Volume (cu ft.): 99.0 (LX/Sport), 96.6 (EX/Touring)
Passenger-Side Seatback Pocket
Shoulder Room (in.) (front/rear): 57.0 / 56.0
Sliding Sunvisors
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column

Exterior22 std · 0 opt

One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature
All-Season Tires: 215/50R17 91H
Body-Colored Door Handles
Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors
Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors (LX) / Gloss Black (Sport) / Heated (EX) / Heated with Integrated LED Turn Indicators (Touring)
Capless Fuel Filler
Compact Spare Tire: T125/80D16 97M
Curb Weight (lbs.): 2,877 (LX) / 2,935 (Sport) / 3,004 (EX) / 3,077 (Touring)
Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna
Height (in.): 55.7
LED Brake, Side Marker and Taillights
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off
Length (in.): 184.0
Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door
Track (in.) (front/rear): 60.9 / 62.0 (LX/EX), 60.5 / 61.6 (Sport/Touring)
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers (EX) / Rain-Sensing (Touring)
Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear): 61/39 (LX/Sport/Touring), 62/38 (EX)
Wheelbase (in.): 107.7
Wheels: 17 in Alloys with Gloss Black Inserts
Width (in.): 70.9
Rear-Window Defroster with Timer

Powertrain17 std · 0 opt

Boost Pressure (psi): 16.5
Bore and Stroke (mm): 73.0 / 89.5
CARB Emissions Rating: LEV3-SULEV30
Compression Ratio: 10.3:1
Continuously Variable Transmission (LL-CVT)
Displacement (cc): 1,498
Eco Assist™ System
Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined mpg) - LL-CVT: 33/42/36 (EX), 31/38/34 (Touring)
Fuel Injection: Direct
Fuel Tank Capacity: 12.4 U.S. gal.
Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm): 180 @ 6,000
Idle-Stop
In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger Engine Type
Redline (rpm): 6,600
Required Fuel: Regular Unleaded
Torque (lb.-ft. @rpm): 177 @ 1,700-4,500
Valve Train: 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC®

Chassis8 std · 0 opt

MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
Multi-Link Rear Suspension
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.): 11.1 / 10.2
Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear): 26.5 x 4.5 (tubular) / 17.5 (solid)
Steering Ratio: 11.3:1 (LX/EX), 11.5:1 (Sport/Touring)
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock: 2.30 (LX/EX), 2.20 (Sport/Touring)
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.): 36.1 (LX/EX), 38.1 (Sport/Touring)
Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)

Cargo1 std · 0 opt

Cargo Volume (cu ft.): 14.8 (LX/Sport/EX), 14.4 (Touring)

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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 Civic. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the EX

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

What does the 2023 Honda Civic EX add over the LX?

Against the LX, 28 features become standard that the LX does not and 17 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.