2026 Honda Civic
Sport FWD
What the Sport adds over the LX (+$2,000)
The $2,000 premium buys 18-in forged alloy wheels, blind spot monitoring, remote engine start, smart entry with walk-away lock, heated mirrors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, paddle shifters, an 8-speaker audio system, split-folding rear seats, and a rear armrest. Trade-offs include a 2-mpg drop in combined fuel economy and a 2-ft wider turning radius.
Pick the LX if: You prioritize fuel economy and a tighter turning radius over added features. · Pick the Sport if: You want blind spot monitoring, remote start, and upgraded wheels and audio.
Written from the differences listed below only; no outside facts.
| Spec | LX | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| MPG (city) | 32 mpg | 31 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 36 mpg | 34 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 41 mpg | 39 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $24,695 | $26,695 |
| Tire size | 215/55R16 93H | 235/40R18 91W |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 36.1 ft | 38.1 ft |
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | steel | forged alloy |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 180-watt Audio System with 8 Speakers, 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback, Black Headliner, Blind Spot Information System (BSI), Chrome Exhaust Finisher, Gloss Black Mirror Covers, Heated Side Mirrors, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, Paddle Shifters, Rear Seat Center Armrest with Beverage Holders, Red Ambient Light, Remote Engine Start, Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®, Sport Pedals
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| 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 |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 36 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 55.7 in |
| Overall length | 184.8 in |
| Overall width | 70.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.7 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1993 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 150 hp |
| Torque | 133 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 31 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 34 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 39 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 |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $26,695 |
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) | 38.1 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 |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
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Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety29 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)
- Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor
- Rear Outboard Passenger's Side Airbags
- Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Auto High-Beam Headlights
- Blind Spot Information System (BSI)
- 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)
- Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
- Hill Start Assist
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All)
- Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM) / Cross Traffic Monitor
- Rear Seat Reminder (RSR)
- Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM)
- Seat-Belt Reminder for All Seating Positions
- 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
- 7-Inch Color Touchscreen
- 7-Inch TFT Meter
- Android Auto™ Compatibility
- Apple CarPlay® Compatibility
- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
- Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
- HondaLink®
- Paddle Shifters
- Radio Data System (RDS)
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
- USB-C 3.0A Charging Port (1) Front Seats
- USB-C 3.0A Smartphone/Audio Interface (1) - Front Seats
Convenience11 std · 0 opt
- Push Button Start
- 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front)
- Cruise Control
- Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold
- Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles
- One-Touch Turn Indicators
- Power Door Locks
- Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's and Front Passenger's Windows
- Remote Engine Start
- Security System with Remote Entry and Trunk Release / Hatch Release
- Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Automatic Climate Control System
- Rear-Seat Heater Ducts
Seating2 std · 0 opt
- 5-Person Seating Capacity
- 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback
Interior20 std · 0 opt
- Beverage Holders
- Black Headliner
- Cargo Area Light
- Center Console with Storage Compartment / Center Console Armrest with Storage Compartment
- Front Beverage Holders
- Headroom (in.) (front/rear): 39.3 / 37.1 (LX/Sport/Type R); 37.6 / 37.1 (Hybrids)
- Hiproom (in.) (front/rear): 54.3 / 48.9
- Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Legroom (in.) (front/rear): 42.3 / 37.4
- MSRP (excluding destination): LX $24,695; Sport $26,695; Type R $47,395; Sport Hybrid $29,395; Sport Touring Hybrid $32,395
- Map Lights
- Passenger Volume (cu ft.): 99.0 (LX/Sport/Type R); 96.6 (Hybrids)
- Rear Seat Center Armrest with Beverage Holders
- Red Ambient Light
- Shoulder Room (in.) (front/rear): 57.0 / 56.0
- Sport Pedals
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
- Floor Mats
- Sliding Sunvisors
Exterior15 std · 0 opt
- All-Season Tires: 215/55R16 93H (LX); 235/40R18 91W (Sport/Sport Hybrid/Sport Touring Hybrid Sedan)
- Capless Fuel Filler
- Chrome Exhaust Finisher
- Compact Spare Tire
- Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna / Gloss Black Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna
- Gloss Black Mirror Covers
- Heated Side Mirrors
- LED Brake and Taillights
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off
- Power Side Mirrors
- Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door
- Two-Speed Intermittent Windshield Wipers
- Wheels: 19 x 9.5J Matte Black Wheels (Type R); 18 in Gloss Black Alloys (Sport/Sport Hybrid); 18 in Alloys with Matte Shark Gray Inserts (Sport Touring Hybrid); 16 in with Full Covers (LX)
- Rear-Window Defroster with Timer
Powertrain19 std · 0 opt
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Bore and Stroke (mm): 81 × 96.7 (LX/Sport/Hybrid); 86.0 x 85.9 (Type R)
- CARB Emissions Rating: LEV4-SULEV30 (Sedan LX/Sport/Hybrids); LEV3-SULEV30 (Hatchback Sport); LEV4-ULEV50 (Type R)
- CVT Idle-Stop
- Compression Ratio: 13:1 (LX/Sport); 9.8:1 (Type R); 13.9:1 (Hybrids)
- Continuously Variable Transmission
- Direct Fuel Injection
- Displacement (cc): 1,993 (non-turbo) / 1,996 (Type R)
- Dynamic Drive Modes: Comfort/Sport/Individual/+R (Type R); 4-Mode Econ/Normal/Sport/Individual (Sport Touring Hybrid); 3-Mode Econ/Normal/Sport (Sport/Sport Hybrid); 2-Mode Econ/Normal (LX)
- EPA MPG Ratings (City/Highway/Combined): LX 32/41/36; Sport 31/39/34; Type R 22/28/24; Sport Hybrid 50/47/49; Sport Touring Hybrid 50/47/49
- Eco Assist™ System
- Engine Type: Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder
- Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal.): 12.4 (LX/Sport/Type R); 10.6 (Hybrids)
- Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm): 150 @ 6,400 (LX/Sport); 315 @ 6,500 (Type R); 141 @ 6,000 (Hybrids)
- Redline (rpm): 6,700 (LX/Sport); 7,000 (Type R); 6,250 (Hybrids)
- Required Fuel: Regular Unleaded (Premium Recommended for Type R)
- Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 133 @ 4,000-5,000 (LX/Sport); 310 @ 2,600-4,000 (Type R); 134 @ 4,500 (Hybrids)
- Tune-up Interval: 100k +/- Miles / No Scheduled Tune-Ups (Hybrid/Type R)
- Valve Train: 16-Valve DOHC Dual-VTC (LX/Sport/Hybrid); 16-Valve DOHC VTEC® (Type R)
Chassis15 std · 0 opt
- Curb Weight (lbs.): 2,875 (LX Sedan); 2,926 (Sport Sedan); 3,188 (Type R); 3,208 (Sport Hybrid Sedan); 3,252 (Sport Touring Hybrid Sedan)
- Height (in.): 55.7 (Sedan/Hatchback); 55.4 (Type R)
- Length (in.): 184.8 (Sedan); 180.9 (Type R); 179.0 (Hatchback)
- MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension
- Power-Assisted, Ventilated, Two-Piece Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) (front/rear): 13.8 / 12.0 (Type R); 11.1 / 10.2 (others)
- Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear): 29.0 x 5.0 (tubular) / 20.5 (solid) [Type R]; varies by other trims
- Steering Ratio: 11.6:1 (Type R); 11.5:1 (Sport); 11.3:1 (LX); 11.41:1 (Hatchback)
- Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock: 2.10 (Type R); 2.20/2.21 (Sport/Hatchback); 2.30 (LX)
- Track (in.) (front/rear): 64.0 / 63.5 (Type R); 60.5 / 61.6 (Sport/Hybrids Sedan); 60.9 / 62.0 (LX)
- Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.): 39.9 (Type R); 38.1 (Sport/Hybrids Sedan); 36.1 (LX)
- Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)
- Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear): 61/39 (LX); 62/38 (Type R/Sport Touring Hybrid); 64/36 (Sport Hybrid)
- Wheelbase (in.): 107.7
- Width (in.): 70.9 (Sedan/Hatchback); 74.4 (Type R)
Cargo2 std · 0 opt
- Cargo Volume (cu ft.) (rear seat up): 14.8 (Sedan); 24.5 (Type R / Hatchback)
- Reversible Side-Pull Cargo Cover
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Civic. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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