2012 Honda Civic Sedan Specifications and Features
ENGINEERING
DX
LX
EX/EX-L
Engine Type
In-Line 4-Cylinder
In-Line 4-Cylinder
In-Line 4-Cylinder
Engine Block/Cylinder Head
Aluminum-Alloy
Aluminum-Alloy
Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (L / cc)
1.8 / 1798
1.8 / 1798
1.8 / 1798
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net)
140 @ 6500
140 @ 6500
140 @ 6500
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)
128 @ 4300
128 @ 4300
128 @ 4300
Redline (rpm)
6700
6700
6700
Bore and Stroke (mm)
81 x 87.3
81 x 87.3
81 x 87.3
Compression Ratio
10.6:1
10.6:1
10.6:1
Valve Train
16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC®
16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC®
16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC®
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Drive-by-Wire Throttle System
Front-Wheel Drive
Eco Assist System
CARB Emissions Rating
ULEV-2 / PZEV**
ULEV-2 / PZEV**
ULEV-2 / PZEV**
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer
100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups*
* Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. Will vary with driving conditions. Please see your Honda dealer for details.
** 5AT models are PZEV-rated in California and states that have adopted California Zero-Emission Vehicle regulations.
AT models in non-CARB states and MT models in all 50 states are ULEV-2-rated. TRANSMISSIONS DX LX EX/EX-L 5-Speed Manual Transmission
Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.143, 2nd: 1.870, 3rd: 1.235, 4th: 0.949, 5th: 0.727, Reverse: 3.308, Final Drive: 4.29 Compact 5-Speed Automatic Transmission Available Available Gear Ratios: 1st: 2.666, 2nd: 1.534, 3rd: 1.022, 4th: 0.721, 5th: 0.525, Reverse: 1.957, Final Drive: 4.44 BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS DX LX EX/EX-L Unit-Body Construction MacPherson Strut Front Suspension Multi-Link Rear Suspension Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear) 17.0 / 11.0 17.0 / 11.0 17.0 / 11.0 Motion-Adaptive Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock 3.1 3.1 3.1 Steering Ratio 16.1 16.1 16.1 Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft) 35.4 35.4 35.4 Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes (in, front/rear) 10.3 / 7.9 10.3 / 7.9
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in, front/rear)
10.3 / 10.2 Wheels 15" with Full Covers 15" with Full Covers 16" Alloys All-Season Tires P195 / 65 R15 89H P195 / 65 R15 89H P205 / 55 R16 89H Compact Spare Tire T135 / 80 D15 99M T135 / 80 D15 99M T135 / 80 D15 99M EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS DX LX EX/EX-L Wheelbase (in) 105.1 105.1 105.1 Length (in) 177.3 177.3 177.3 Height (in) 56.5 56.5 56.5 Width (in) 69.0 69.0 69.0 Track (in, front/rear) 59.0 / 59.9 59.0 / 59.9 59.0 / 59.9 Curb Weight (lbs, MT/AT) 2608 / 2672 2641 / 2705 NA / 2765 (EX)
NA / 2765 (EX w/Navi)
NA / 2795 (EX-L w/Navi) Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, MT) 60 / 40 60 / 40
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, AT) 61 / 39 61 / 39 61 / 39 INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS DX LX EX/EX-L Headroom (in, front/rear) 39.0 / 37.1 39.0 / 37.1 37.9 / 36.2 Legroom (in, front/rear) 42.0 / 36.2 42.0 / 36.2 42.0 / 36.2 Shoulder Room (in, front/rear) 56.6 / 53.3 56.6 / 53.3 56.6 / 53.3 Hiproom (in, front/rear) 50.5 / 51.4 50.5 / 51.4 50.5 / 51.4 Cargo Volume (cu ft) 12.5 12.5 12.5 Passenger Volume (cu ft) 94.6 94.6 92.1 Seating Capacity 5 5 5 EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES*/FUEL DX LX EX/EX-L 5-Speed Manual (City/Highway/Combined) 28 / 36 / 31 28 / 36 / 31
5-Speed Automatic (City/Highway/Combined) 28 / 39 / 32 28 / 39 / 32 28 / 39 / 32 Fuel (gal) 13.2 13.2 13.2 Required Fuel Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded * Based on 2012 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle. SAFETY DX LX EX/EX-L 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Side Curtain Airbags Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) Body Structure Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) with Traction Control Brake Assist Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Side-Impact Door Beams Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) Child-Proof Rear Door Locks Emergency Trunk Release EXTERIOR FEATURES DX LX EX/EX-L One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature
Integrated Rear-Window Antenna Security System with Remote Entry
with Trunk Release with Trunk Release Manually Operated Side Mirrors Black
Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors
Heated (EX-:) 2-Speed/Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Impact-Absorbing Body-Colored Bumpers Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights with Auto Off with Auto-On/Off (EX-L) Body-Colored Door Handles Black COMFORT & CONVENIENCE DX LX EX/EX-L Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition
and FM Traffic
Available Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Power Windows
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window
Power Door Locks with Auto-Lock Feature
Illuminated Driver's Window and Door Lock Controls
Cruise Control
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
EX-L Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
Cruise / Audio / I-MID Cruise / Audio / Phone / I-MID / Navi (available) Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column Beverage Holders Front Front Front and Rear Center Console with Armrest and Storage Compartment Door-Pocket Storage Bins (front/rear) Passenger-Side Seatback Pocket
Coin Tray Remote Fuel Filler Door Release Remote Trunk Release with Lock Headlights-On Reminder Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors Map Lights
Rear-Seat Armrest
Rear-Seat Heater Ducts Floor Mats
Driver's Footrest 12-Volt Power Outlet Front Front Front and Center Console Rear Window Defroster with Timer Cargo Area Light SEATING DX LX EX/EX-L Leather-Trimmed Interior
EX-L Heated Front Seats
EX-L Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment Adjustable Front Seat-Belt Anchors Reclining Front Seatbacks Adjustable Head Restraints Fold-Down Rear Seatback 60/40 Split AUDIO SYSTEMS DX LX EX/EX-L 160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 4 Speakers
160-Watt AM/FM//CD Audio System with 6 Speakers
XM® Radio
with Navigation USB Audio Interface
MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack
MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability
Radio Data System (RDS)
Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC)
INSTRUMENTATION DX LX EX/EX-L 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator ABS Indicator Airbag System Indicator Blue Backlit Gauges Brake System Indicator Coolant Temperature Indicators Cruise Control Indicators
Digital Speedometer Door and Trunk Open Indicators DRL Indicator ECON Button ECON Mode Indicator Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator Fuel Level Indicator Headlight-On Indicator High Beam Indicator Immobilizer System Indicator Instant Fuel Economy Indicator Low Tire-Pressure Indicator Low-Fuel Indicator Low-Oil Pressure Indicator Maintenance Minder Indicator Malfunction Indicator Passenger-Side Side Airbag-Off Indicator Seat Belt Reminder Indicator Security System Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator 5AT 5AT 5AT System Message Indicator
Tachometer TPMS Indicator Turn Signal/Hazard Indicators Two-Tier Instrument Panel VSA System and Off Indicators Washer Fluid Level Indicator INTELLIGENT MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY (I-MID) DX LX EX/EX-L Average Fuel Economy Indicator Average Speed Indicator
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Clock Customizable Door Lock Settings
Customizable Interior Light Settings
Customizable Language Settings
Customizable Screen Color Settings
Customizable Wallpaper Settings
Digital Fuel-Mileage Indicators
Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2) Elapsed Time Indicator
Exterior Temperature Indicator
FM Traffic
with Navigation Maintenance Minder System Miles-to-Empty Indicator Turn-By-Turn Directions
with Navigation Welcome Screen
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice or obligation, in colors, specifcations, accessories, materials and models.
AT models in non-CARB states and MT models in all 50 states are ULEV-2-rated. TRANSMISSIONS DX LX EX/EX-L 5-Speed Manual Transmission
Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.143, 2nd: 1.870, 3rd: 1.235, 4th: 0.949, 5th: 0.727, Reverse: 3.308, Final Drive: 4.29 Compact 5-Speed Automatic Transmission Available Available Gear Ratios: 1st: 2.666, 2nd: 1.534, 3rd: 1.022, 4th: 0.721, 5th: 0.525, Reverse: 1.957, Final Drive: 4.44 BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS DX LX EX/EX-L Unit-Body Construction MacPherson Strut Front Suspension Multi-Link Rear Suspension Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear) 17.0 / 11.0 17.0 / 11.0 17.0 / 11.0 Motion-Adaptive Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock 3.1 3.1 3.1 Steering Ratio 16.1 16.1 16.1 Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft) 35.4 35.4 35.4 Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes (in, front/rear) 10.3 / 7.9 10.3 / 7.9
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in, front/rear)
10.3 / 10.2 Wheels 15" with Full Covers 15" with Full Covers 16" Alloys All-Season Tires P195 / 65 R15 89H P195 / 65 R15 89H P205 / 55 R16 89H Compact Spare Tire T135 / 80 D15 99M T135 / 80 D15 99M T135 / 80 D15 99M EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS DX LX EX/EX-L Wheelbase (in) 105.1 105.1 105.1 Length (in) 177.3 177.3 177.3 Height (in) 56.5 56.5 56.5 Width (in) 69.0 69.0 69.0 Track (in, front/rear) 59.0 / 59.9 59.0 / 59.9 59.0 / 59.9 Curb Weight (lbs, MT/AT) 2608 / 2672 2641 / 2705 NA / 2765 (EX)
NA / 2765 (EX w/Navi)
NA / 2795 (EX-L w/Navi) Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, MT) 60 / 40 60 / 40
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, AT) 61 / 39 61 / 39 61 / 39 INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS DX LX EX/EX-L Headroom (in, front/rear) 39.0 / 37.1 39.0 / 37.1 37.9 / 36.2 Legroom (in, front/rear) 42.0 / 36.2 42.0 / 36.2 42.0 / 36.2 Shoulder Room (in, front/rear) 56.6 / 53.3 56.6 / 53.3 56.6 / 53.3 Hiproom (in, front/rear) 50.5 / 51.4 50.5 / 51.4 50.5 / 51.4 Cargo Volume (cu ft) 12.5 12.5 12.5 Passenger Volume (cu ft) 94.6 94.6 92.1 Seating Capacity 5 5 5 EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES*/FUEL DX LX EX/EX-L 5-Speed Manual (City/Highway/Combined) 28 / 36 / 31 28 / 36 / 31
5-Speed Automatic (City/Highway/Combined) 28 / 39 / 32 28 / 39 / 32 28 / 39 / 32 Fuel (gal) 13.2 13.2 13.2 Required Fuel Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded * Based on 2012 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle. SAFETY DX LX EX/EX-L 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Side Curtain Airbags Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) Body Structure Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) with Traction Control Brake Assist Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Side-Impact Door Beams Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) Child-Proof Rear Door Locks Emergency Trunk Release EXTERIOR FEATURES DX LX EX/EX-L One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature
Integrated Rear-Window Antenna Security System with Remote Entry
with Trunk Release with Trunk Release Manually Operated Side Mirrors Black
Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors
Heated (EX-:) 2-Speed/Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Impact-Absorbing Body-Colored Bumpers Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights with Auto Off with Auto-On/Off (EX-L) Body-Colored Door Handles Black COMFORT & CONVENIENCE DX LX EX/EX-L Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition
and FM Traffic
Available Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Power Windows
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window
Power Door Locks with Auto-Lock Feature
Illuminated Driver's Window and Door Lock Controls
Cruise Control
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
EX-L Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
Cruise / Audio / I-MID Cruise / Audio / Phone / I-MID / Navi (available) Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column Beverage Holders Front Front Front and Rear Center Console with Armrest and Storage Compartment Door-Pocket Storage Bins (front/rear) Passenger-Side Seatback Pocket
Coin Tray Remote Fuel Filler Door Release Remote Trunk Release with Lock Headlights-On Reminder Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors Map Lights
Rear-Seat Armrest
Rear-Seat Heater Ducts Floor Mats
Driver's Footrest 12-Volt Power Outlet Front Front Front and Center Console Rear Window Defroster with Timer Cargo Area Light SEATING DX LX EX/EX-L Leather-Trimmed Interior
EX-L Heated Front Seats
EX-L Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment Adjustable Front Seat-Belt Anchors Reclining Front Seatbacks Adjustable Head Restraints Fold-Down Rear Seatback 60/40 Split AUDIO SYSTEMS DX LX EX/EX-L 160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 4 Speakers
160-Watt AM/FM//CD Audio System with 6 Speakers
XM® Radio
with Navigation USB Audio Interface
MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack
MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability
Radio Data System (RDS)
Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC)
INSTRUMENTATION DX LX EX/EX-L 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator ABS Indicator Airbag System Indicator Blue Backlit Gauges Brake System Indicator Coolant Temperature Indicators Cruise Control Indicators
Digital Speedometer Door and Trunk Open Indicators DRL Indicator ECON Button ECON Mode Indicator Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator Fuel Level Indicator Headlight-On Indicator High Beam Indicator Immobilizer System Indicator Instant Fuel Economy Indicator Low Tire-Pressure Indicator Low-Fuel Indicator Low-Oil Pressure Indicator Maintenance Minder Indicator Malfunction Indicator Passenger-Side Side Airbag-Off Indicator Seat Belt Reminder Indicator Security System Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator 5AT 5AT 5AT System Message Indicator
Tachometer TPMS Indicator Turn Signal/Hazard Indicators Two-Tier Instrument Panel VSA System and Off Indicators Washer Fluid Level Indicator INTELLIGENT MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY (I-MID) DX LX EX/EX-L Average Fuel Economy Indicator Average Speed Indicator
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Clock Customizable Door Lock Settings
Customizable Interior Light Settings
Customizable Language Settings
Customizable Screen Color Settings
Customizable Wallpaper Settings
Digital Fuel-Mileage Indicators
Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2) Elapsed Time Indicator
Exterior Temperature Indicator
FM Traffic
with Navigation Maintenance Minder System Miles-to-Empty Indicator Turn-By-Turn Directions
with Navigation Welcome Screen
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