Every engine, transmission, drivetrain and fuel economy combination the EPA certified for the 1996 Civic. 6 configurations listed, with city, highway and combined mpg, annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂ for each one.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | L/100km | Fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L I4 | 4-speed automatic CLKUP | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | 8.7 | $2,500 | 329 | Regular Gasoline |
| 1.6L I4 | 4-speed automatic CLKUP | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | 8.4 | $2,400 | 317 | Regular Gasoline |
| 1.6L I4 | 5-speed manual | FWD | 26 | 33 | 28 | 8.4 | $2,400 | 317 | Regular Gasoline |
| 1.6L I4 | 5-speed manual | FWD | 28 | 35 | 31 | 7.6 | $2,150 | 287 | Regular Gasoline |
| 1.6L I4 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 30 | 35 | 32 | 7.4 | $2,100 | 278 | Regular Gasoline |
| 1.6L I4 | 5-speed manual SIL | FWD | 33 | 41 | 36 | 6.5 | $1,850 | 247 | Regular Gasoline |
mpg figures are the EPA window-sticker values in US gallons. The L/100km column is the same figure converted for metric readers. CO₂ is tailpipe only and excludes fuel production.
| Engine 1 | 1.6L I4 (Regular Gasoline) |
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| Engine technology | CLKUP, SIL, VTEC (FFS) |
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| Drivetrain | FWD |
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| Vehicle class | Subcompact Cars |
| Fuel types | Regular Gasoline |
| Best combined | 36 mpg (6.5 L/100km) |
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| Worst combined | 27 mpg (8.7 L/100km) |
| Spread | 27–36 mpg combined across configurations |
| Annual fuel cost (best) | $1,850 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ (best config) | 247 g/mile |
|---|---|
| Tailpipe CO₂ range | 247 – 329 g/mile across all configurations |
| 5-year fuel cost vs average new vehicle | $2,750 less |
Dimensions, curb weight, interior volume, oil capacity and torque specifications require official Honda documentation that we have not yet verified for this model year. They will be added once sourced.