2023 Honda Civic
Sport FWD
What the Sport adds over the LX
| Spec | LX | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2877 lbs | 2935 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2877 lbs | 2935 lbs |
| MPG (city) | 31 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 35 mpg | 33 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 40 mpg | 37 mpg |
| Tire size | 215/55R16 93H | 235/40R18 91W |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 18.1 ft | 19.1 ft |
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | steel | alloy |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 180-watt Audio System with 8 Speakers, 3-Mode Drive System (ECON / Normal / Sport), All-Season Tires: 235/40R18 91W, Chrome Exhaust Finisher, Compact Spare Tire: T125/85R16 99M, Continuously Variable Transmission with Paddle Shifters, Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, Remote Engine Start, Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®, Sport Pedals, Wheel Resonators, Wheels: 18 in Gloss Black Alloys
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 | 14.8 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 99 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 | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1996 cc |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-Point |
| Engine type (full description) | In-Line 4-Cylinder |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 158 hp |
| Torque | 138 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 30 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 33 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 37 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 12.4 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.3 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.1 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 42.3 in |
| Third-row legroom | 37.4 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
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) | 19.1 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link |
Tires
| Tire size | 235/40R18 91W |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.9 |
| Transmission type | cvt |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2935 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2935 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety31 std · 0 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
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Infotainment13 std · 0 opt
- 180-watt Audio System with 8 Speakers
- 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
- Continuously Variable Transmission with Paddle Shifters
- 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
- Automatic Climate Control System
- Rear-Seat Heater Ducts
Seating4 std · 0 opt
- Adjustable Head Restraints
- Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment
- Fold-Down Rear Seatback: Full (LX/Sport), 60/40 Split (EX/Touring)
- 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 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)
- Shoulder Room (in.) (front/rear): 57.0 / 56.0
- Sliding Sunvisors
- Sport Pedals
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
Exterior21 std · 0 opt
- All-Season Tires: 235/40R18 91W
- Body-Colored Door Handles
- Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors (LX) / Gloss Black (Sport) / Heated (EX) / Heated with Integrated LED Turn Indicators (Touring)
- Capless Fuel Filler
- Chrome Exhaust Finisher
- Compact Spare Tire: T125/85R16 99M
- 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)
- Two-Speed Intermittent Windshield Wipers
- Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear): 61/39 (LX/Sport/Touring), 62/38 (EX)
- Wheelbase (in.): 107.7
- Wheels: 18 in Gloss Black Alloys
- Width (in.): 70.9
- Rear-Window Defroster with Timer
Powertrain17 std · 0 opt
- 3-Mode Drive System (ECON / Normal / Sport)
- Bore and Stroke (mm): 86.0 / 85.9
- CARB Emissions Rating: LEV3-SULEV30
- Compression Ratio: 10.8:1
- Continuously Variable Transmission (M-CVT)
- Displacement (cc): 1,996
- Eco Assist™ System
- Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined mpg) - M-CVT: 31/40/35 (LX), 30/37/33 (Sport)
- Fuel Injection: Multi-Point
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 12.4 U.S. gal.
- Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm): 158 @ 6,500
- Idle-Stop
- In-Line 4-Cylinder Engine Type
- Redline (rpm): 6,800
- Required Fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Torque (lb.-ft. @rpm): 138 @ 4,200
- Valve Train: 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC®
Chassis9 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) / 17.0 (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)
- Wheel Resonators
Cargo1 std · 0 opt
- Cargo Volume (cu ft.): 14.8 (LX/Sport/EX), 14.4 (Touring)
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
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 Sport
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2023 Honda Civic Sport add over the LX?
Against the LX, 13 features become standard that the LX does not and 9 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.