--- title: "2016-2021 Honda Civic Specs: Weight, Fuel Tank, MPG" description: "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." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2016-2021/specs" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 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. **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. - [2016 Civic](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2016) - [2017 Civic](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2017) - [2018 Civic](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2018) - [2019 Civic](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2019) - [2020 Civic](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2020) - [2021 Civic](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2021) ## What changed during the 2016-2021 Honda Civic | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2016 | Generation 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). | | 2017 | Hatchback, Si (205 hp), and Type R (306 hp) join the lineup | | 2019 | Facelift: revised fascias, standard Honda Sensing, volume knob returns, new Sport sedan/coupe trim | | 2021 | Final 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)](https://www.motivxtools.com/pages/2016-2017-2018-honda-civic-oil-change-guide) - [AMSOIL product application guide, 2017 Civic 1.5L L15B7](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2017/honda/civic/1-5l-4-cyl-engine-code-l15b7-8-turbo/) - [Honda parts, 17220-5AA-A00 (1.5T) and 17220-5BA-A00 (2.0L) air filters](https://honda.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/honda-air-filter-172205aaa00) - [Honda parts, 12290-59B-003 spark plug (NGK ILZKAR8H8S), 2016-2021 Civic 1.5T](https://honda.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/honda-spark-plug-1229059b003) - [Honda parts, 15400-PLM-A02 oil filter](https://honda.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/honda-oil-filter-15400plma02) - [NHTSA recall 20V-314, Denso fuel pump (Part 573 report)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V314-4001.PDF) - [NHTSA recall 23V-858, expanded fuel pump recall (Part 573 report)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RCLRPT-23V858-1287.PDF) - [NHTSA, 2016 Civic piston pin snap ring recall 16V-074 / SB 16-017](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2016/RCMN-16V074-0449.pdf) - [Honda TSB 19-091, AC condenser 10-year warranty extension (NHTSA copy)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10163799-0001.pdf) - [WardsAuto, Honda extends warranty for 1.5L oil dilution (Civic/CR-V)](https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-wards-honda-extends-warranty-to-address-1-5l-gas-oil-dilution-problem/793295/) - [TirePressure.org, 2017 Honda Civic placard pressures by trim](https://tirepressure.org/honda/civic/2017) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2017 Honda Civic EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2017_Honda_Civic.shtml) - [CivicX forum, brake rotor/caliper dimensions by trim](https://www.civicx.com/forum/threads/brake-info-thread.62520/) - [Interstate Batteries, 2017/2019 Civic Group 51R fitment](https://www.interstatebatteries.com/products/m-51r/2017-honda-civic-l415l-standard) ## Other Honda Civic generations - [2022-2025 Honda Civic specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2022-2025/specs) - [2012-2015 Honda Civic specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/specs) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/specs). ## More for the 2016-2021 Honda Civic - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2016-2021/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2016-2021/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2016-2021/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2016-2021/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2016-2021/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2016-2021/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2016-2021/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2016-2021/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2016-2021/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2016-2021/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2016-2021/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2016-2021/key-fob-battery) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.