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2026 Honda Civic

Sport Hybrid (Hatchback) FWD

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What the Sport Hybrid (Hatchback) adds over the LX

The Sport Hybrid (Hatchback) adds a two-motor hybrid system with 200 total system horsepower, jumps city MPG from 32 to 50, and gains 9.7 cu-ft of cargo space via the hatchback body. You also get leather-trimmed seats, 18-in forged alloy wheels, blind spot monitoring, dual-zone climate control, wireless charging, and a power driver's seat. Front headroom drops 1.7 in and the fuel tank shrinks 1.8 gal.

Pick the LX if: You want lower upfront cost, more front headroom, or a larger fuel tank. · Pick the Sport Hybrid (Hatchback) if: You want significantly better fuel economy, more cargo space, and added features.

Written from the differences listed below only; no outside facts.

Spec	LX	Sport Hybrid (Hatchback)
Cargo volume behind 2nd row	14.8 cu-ft	24.5 cu-ft
Horsepower	150 hp	141 hp
Torque	133 lb-ft	134 lb-ft
Engine type (full description)	Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder	Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder Hybrid
Fuel tank capacity	12.4 gal	10.6 gal
Front headroom	39.3 in	37.6 in
MPG (city)	32 mpg	50 mpg
MPG (combined)	36 mpg	48 mpg
MPG (highway)	41 mpg	45 mpg
Overall length	184.8 in	179 in
Tire size	215/55R16 93H	235/40R18 91W
Total interior volume	99 cu-ft	96.6 cu-ft
Final drive ratio	3.9	3.4
Transmission type	cvt	Two-Motor Hybrid (direct drive)
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, AC Synchronous Permanent-Magnet Electric Motor (Horsepower @ rpm): 181 @ 5,000-6,000, Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC), Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror, Black Headliner, Blind Spot Information System (BSI), Deceleration Selectors, Driver's Seat with 8-Way Power Adjustment, Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control System, Electric Motor Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 232 @ 0-2,000, Electro Servo Brake / Electric Servo Brake, Gloss Black Heated Power Side Mirrors / Gloss Black, Heated, Power Side Mirrors with Integrated LED Turn Indicators, Gloss Black Mirror Covers, Heated Side Mirrors, Leather-Trimmed Seats, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, Passenger-Side Seatback Pocket, Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers, Rear Seat Center Armrest with Beverage Holders, Remote Engine Start, Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®, Sport Pedals, Total System Horsepower: 200, Two-Motor Hybrid System (direct drive), Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers, Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability, Wireless Phone Charger (Qi)

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake type	ventilated disc
Rear brake type	solid disc
Parking brake type	Electric

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 2nd row	24.5 cu-ft
Total interior volume	96.6 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brand	HondaLink
Connected services trial (standard tier)	36 months

Dimensions Exterior

Overall height	55.7 in
Overall length	179 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 Hybrid
Valve configuration	DOHC 16-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower	141 hp
Torque	134 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)	50 mpg
MPG (combined)	48 mpg
MPG (highway)	45 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane	87
Fuel tank capacity	10.6 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)	38.1 ft

Suspension

Front suspension type	MacPherson Strut
Rear suspension type	Multi-Link

Tires

Tire size

235/40R18 91W

Transmission

Final drive ratio	3.4
Transmission type	Two-Motor Hybrid (direct drive)

Wheels

Wheel diameter	18 in
Wheel material	forged alloy

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety29 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)

Infotainment14 std · 0 opt

Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability
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®
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
Wireless Phone Charger (Qi)

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

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

Seating4 std · 0 opt

Driver's Seat with 8-Way Power Adjustment
5-Person Seating Capacity
60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback
Leather-Trimmed Seats

Interior22 std · 0 opt

Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC)
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)
Passenger-Side Seatback Pocket
Rear Seat Center Armrest with Beverage Holders
Shoulder Room (in.) (front/rear): 57.0 / 56.0
Sport Pedals
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
Floor Mats
Sliding Sunvisors

Exterior14 std · 0 opt

All-Season Tires: 215/55R16 93H (LX); 235/40R18 91W (Sport/Sport Hybrid/Sport Touring Hybrid Sedan)
Capless Fuel Filler
Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna / Gloss Black Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna
Gloss Black Heated Power Side Mirrors / Gloss Black, Heated, Power Side Mirrors with Integrated LED Turn Indicators
Gloss Black Mirror Covers
Heated Side Mirrors
LED Brake and Taillights
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off
Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers
Variable 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

Powertrain22 std · 0 opt

Front-Wheel Drive
AC Synchronous Permanent-Magnet Electric Motor (Horsepower @ rpm): 181 @ 5,000-6,000
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)
Compression Ratio: 13:1 (LX/Sport); 9.8:1 (Type R); 13.9:1 (Hybrids)
Deceleration Selectors
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
Electric Motor Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 232 @ 0-2,000
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)
Total System Horsepower: 200
Tune-up Interval: 100k +/- Miles / No Scheduled Tune-Ups (Hybrid/Type R)
Two-Motor Hybrid System (direct drive)
Valve Train: 16-Valve DOHC Dual-VTC (LX/Sport/Hybrid); 16-Valve DOHC VTEC® (Type R)

Chassis16 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)
Electro Servo Brake / Electric Servo Brake
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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