2016–2021 10th generation (FC/FK)
2016–2021 Honda Civic Specifications
Fuel tank 12.4 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2016–2021 Honda Civic, by engine and drivetrain.
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Quick answer
The 2016–2021 Honda Civic holds 12.4 gallons of fuel and is rated 31 city / 40 hwy (2.0L CVT sedan); 32/42 (1.5T EX sedan CVT); 30/36–39 (hatch Sport); 28/38 (Si); 22/28 (Type R).
2016–2021 Honda Civic key specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 12.4 gallons |
| Fuel economy | 31 city / 40 hwy (2.0L CVT sedan); 32/42 (1.5T EX sedan CVT); 30/36–39 (hatch Sport); 28/38 (Si); 22/28 (Type R) |
| Curb weight | 2,900 lbs |
| Key fob battery | CR2032 |
2016–2021 Honda Civic engines
| Engine | Trims | Power | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cylinder (K20C2) | LX, Sport sedan/coupe (6MT or CVT) | 158 hp | Regular 87 octane |
| 1.5L turbo 4-cylinder (L15B7) | EX, EX-T, EX-L, Touring sedan/coupe (174 hp); hatchback LX–EX-L (174 hp), hatch Sport/Sport Touring (180 hp) | 174 hp | Regular 87 octane |
| 1.5L turbo (L15B7, Civic Si, 205 hp) | Si sedan & coupe, 2017–2020 (6-speed manual only; no 2021 Si) | 205 hp | Premium 91 octane recommended for full output; runs on 87 |
| 2.0L turbo (K20C1, Civic Type R FK8) | Type R hatchback, 2017–2021 (6-speed manual only) | 306 hp | Premium 91 octane required |
Which Honda Civic model years does this cover?
These specs specifications apply to every Honda Civic built from 2016 through 2021 — the 10th generation (FC/FK), compact sedan, coupe, and hatchback. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2016–2021 Honda Civic
- 2016Generation launch (sedan/coupe, 2.0L and 1.5T). Two recalls hit the first year: piston pin snap rings (16V-074) and the electric parking brake software (16V-725).
- 2017Hatchback, Si (205 hp), and Type R (306 hp) join the lineup
- 2019Facelift: revised fascias, standard Honda Sensing, volume knob returns, new Sport sedan/coupe trim
- 2021Final year; sedan/hatch only (coupe dropped after 2020, no 2021 Si)
2016–2021 Honda Civic specs: common questions
How big is the fuel tank on a 2016–2021 Honda Civic?
- 12.4 gallons.
What does a 2016–2021 Honda Civic weigh?
- About 2,900 lbs at the curb, before passengers and cargo.
What gas mileage does a 2016–2021 Honda Civic get?
- 31 city / 40 hwy (2.0L CVT sedan); 32/42 (1.5T EX sedan CVT); 30/36–39 (hatch Sport); 28/38 (Si); 22/28 (Type R) on the EPA cycle.
Sources
- Motivx Tools, 2016–2018 Civic oil change guide (capacities by engine)
- AMSOIL product application guide, 2017 Civic 1.5L L15B7
- Honda parts, 17220-5AA-A00 (1.5T) and 17220-5BA-A00 (2.0L) air filters
- Honda parts, 12290-59B-003 spark plug (NGK ILZKAR8H8S), 2016–2021 Civic 1.5T
- Honda parts, 15400-PLM-A02 oil filter
- NHTSA recall 20V-314, Denso fuel pump (Part 573 report)
- NHTSA recall 23V-858, expanded fuel pump recall (Part 573 report)
- NHTSA, 2016 Civic piston pin snap ring recall 16V-074 / SB 16-017
- Honda TSB 19-091, AC condenser 10-year warranty extension (NHTSA copy)
- WardsAuto, Honda extends warranty for 1.5L oil dilution (Civic/CR-V)
- TirePressure.org, 2017 Honda Civic placard pressures by trim
- fueleconomy.gov, 2017 Honda Civic EPA ratings
- CivicX forum, brake rotor/caliper dimensions by trim
- Interstate Batteries, 2017/2019 Civic Group 51R fitment