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2016 Honda Civic — specs, fuel economy and owner manual

The 2016 Honda Civic is a compact cars sold in 2 engine configurations (1.5L I4 turbo, 2L I4) with a best EPA combined rating of 35 mpg and 30 mpg in its thirstiest configuration It was offered with 2 transmissions (6-speed manual, Automatic (variable gear ratios)) and FWD drive.

01Quick specifications

Engine1.5L I4 turbo, 2L I4
Transmissions6-speed manual, Automatic (variable gear ratios)
DrivetrainFWD
Fuel typeRegular Gasoline
EPA combined (best)35 mpg
EPA combined (worst)30 mpg
Annual fuel cost (best)$1,900
Vehicle classCompact Cars, Midsize Cars

02All 2016 Honda Civic fuel economy configurations

6 configurations were certified by the EPA for the 2016 model year. Combined mpg is the figure the EPA uses for its window sticker.

EngineTransmissionDrive CityHighwayCombined Fuel cost/yrCO₂ g/miFuel
2L I4
Start-stop
6-speed manualFWD263730$2,250293Regular Gasoline
2L I4
Start-stop
6-speed manualFWD273831$2,150287Regular Gasoline
2L I4
Start-stop
Automatic (variable gear ratios)FWD303934$1,950265Regular Gasoline
2L I4
Start-stop
Automatic (variable gear ratios)FWD304034$1,950262Regular Gasoline
1.5L I4
Turbo · Start-stop
Automatic (variable gear ratios)FWD314135$1,900250Regular Gasoline
1.5L I4
Turbo · Start-stop
Automatic (variable gear ratios)FWD314235$1,900252Regular Gasoline

Source: U.S. Department of Energy fuel economy certification data (vehicles.csv), retrieved 2026-10-27.

03Fluid capacities

Official Honda fluid capacities for the 2016 Honda Civic have not yet been verified against service documentation. Rather than publish an unverified number, this table is empty on purpose.

04Torque specifications

Same rule applies: no verified source, no number. Torque values are being added model by model from official service information.

Owner's manual

The official 2016 Honda Civic owner's manual is published by Honda. We do not host or mirror manual files — copyright stays with the manufacturer, and a mirror is exactly what gets a site like this taken down.

Get the official manual

Search your exact model year and trim on the manufacturer's owner site, or request a copy from any authorized dealer using your VIN.

Official Honda owner site

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If you need torque specifications and wiring diagrams, those live in the paid service information system rather than the free owner's manual. We are adding verified torque values model by model.

Common questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2016 Honda Civic?

The most efficient 2016 Civic configuration the EPA certified is rated 35 mpg combined; the least efficient is 30 mpg combined.

How many engine options did the 2016 Honda Civic have?

The EPA certified 2 engine configurations for the 2016 model year: 1.5L I4 turbo, 2L I4.

What transmissions were available on the 2016 Honda Civic?

6-speed manual, Automatic (variable gear ratios).

Is the 2016 Honda Civic front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?

It was offered in FWD configuration.

Where can I download the 2016 Honda Civic owner's manual?

From Honda's official owner site (owners.honda.com) or from an authorized dealer. We link to the official source rather than hosting the file.

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What is still missing on this page

We have not yet verified fluid capacities (oil, coolant, transmission), torque specifications, maintenance intervals for the 2016 Honda Civic against official Honda service documentation. Rather than guess, those fields are left empty. A wrong torque value can destroy an engine, so we only publish figures we can trace.

06Sourcing

Engines, transmissions, drivetrain and fuel economy on this page come from U.S. Department of Energy EPA certification data for the 2016 model year. Model year existence is confirmed against NHTSA vehicle registration data. Retrieved 2026-10-27. Fields with no official source are left empty.