--- title: "2012-2015 Honda Civic Specs: Weight, Fuel Tank, MPG" description: "Fuel tank 13.2 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2012-2015 Honda Civic, by engine and drivetrain." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/specs" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2012-2015 Honda Civic Specifications Fuel tank 13.2 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2012-2015 Honda Civic, by engine and drivetrain. **Quick answer**: The 2012-2015 Honda Civic holds 13.2 gallons of fuel and is rated 28 city / 39 hwy (1.8L auto sedan); 29/41 (HF); 28/35 (1.8L 5MT); 22/31 (Si); 44/44 (Hybrid, sold alongside). ## 2012-2015 Honda Civic key specs | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Fuel tank | 13.2 gallons | | Fuel economy | 28 city / 39 hwy (1.8L auto sedan); 29/41 (HF); 28/35 (1.8L 5MT); 22/31 (Si); 44/44 (Hybrid, sold alongside) | | Curb weight | 2,815 lbs | | Key fob battery | CR1616 (flip-style remote-head key); CR2032 (smart-entry fob on 2014-2015 push-button-start trims). Check the old battery before buying | ## 2012-2015 Honda Civic engines | Engine | Trims | Power | Fuel | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1.8L 4-cylinder (R18Z1) | LX, HF, EX, EX-L (sedan & coupe); Touring (2014-2015) | 140 hp | Regular 87 octane | | 2.4L 4-cylinder (K24Z7, Civic Si) | Si sedan & coupe (6-speed manual only) | 205 hp | Premium 91 octane recommended (201 hp 2012-2013; 205 hp 2014-2015) | ## Which Honda Civic model years does this cover? These specs specifications apply to every Honda Civic built from 2012 through 2015, the 9th generation (FB/FG), compact sedan and coupe. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2012 Civic](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012) - [2013 Civic](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2013) - [2014 Civic](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2014) - [2015 Civic](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2015) ## What changed during the 2012-2015 Honda Civic | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | Generation launch. A hybrid (1.5L IMA) and a natural-gas 1.8L were also sold 2012-2015 in small numbers, not covered in detail here. | | 2013 | Emergency refresh after poor reviews: new fascias, upgraded interior, standard rearview camera | | 2014 | CVT replaces the 5-speed automatic on 1.8L models; Touring-like EX-L Navi tops the range; Si gains 5 hp (205) | ## 2012-2015 Honda Civic specs: common questions ### How big is the fuel tank on a 2012-2015 Honda Civic? 13.2 gallons. ### What does a 2012-2015 Honda Civic weigh? About 2,815 lbs at the curb, before passengers and cargo. ### What gas mileage does a 2012-2015 Honda Civic get? 28 city / 39 hwy (1.8L auto sedan); 29/41 (HF); 28/35 (1.8L 5MT); 22/31 (Si); 44/44 (Hybrid, sold alongside) on the EPA cycle. ## Sources - [AMSOIL product application guide, 2012 Civic 1.8L R18Z1 (oil capacity/viscosity)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2012/honda/civic/1-8l-4-cyl-engine-code-r18z1-6/) - [AMSOIL product application guide, 2014 Civic 2.4L K24Z7](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2014/honda/civic/2-4l-4-cyl-engine-code-k24z7-7/) - [Honda parts, 17220-R1A-A01 engine air filter, 2012-2015 Civic](https://honda.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/honda-engine-air-filter-17220r1aa01) - [Honda parts, 12290-R1A-A01 / 12290-R1Z-A01 spark plugs](https://honda.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/honda-spark-plug-12290r1za01) - [TirePressure.org, 2013 Honda Civic placard pressures by trim](https://tirepressure.org/honda/civic/2013) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2013 Honda Civic EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2013_Honda_Civic.shtml) - [Honda News, 2013 Civic Sedan specifications (fuel tank, curb weight)](https://hondanews.com/en-US/releases/release-152f07edcfbf4ebeadde2b4f7ab8c01e-2013-honda-civic-sedan-specifications) - [AutoZone, 2013 Civic headlight bulb fitment (9006 low / 9005 high)](https://www.autozone.com/collision-body-parts-and-hardware/headlight/honda/civic/2013) - [9thGenCivic forum, ATF DW-1 drain & fill volume; Si spark plug spec](https://www.9thgencivic.com/threads/automatic-transmission-fluid-change.116481/) ## Other Honda Civic generations - [2022-2025 Honda Civic specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2022-2025/specs) - [2016-2021 Honda Civic specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2016-2021/specs) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/specs). ## More for the 2012-2015 Honda Civic - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/key-fob-battery) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.