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2003 Honda Civic Sedan

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Civic Sedan - Engine Specs
Civic Sedan - Powertrain Specs
Civic Sedan - Chassis Specs
Civic Sedan - Exterior Dimensions
Civic Sedan - Interior Dimensions
Civic Sedan - EPA Mileage


Engine DX LX EX GX
Type Aluminum-Alloy In-Line 4 Aluminum-Alloy In-Line 4 Aluminum-Alloy In-Line 4 Aluminum-Alloy In-Line 4
Displacement (cc) 1,668 1,668 1,668 1,668
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) 115 @ 6,100 115 @ 6,100 127 @ 6,300 100 @ 6,100
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) 110 @ 4,500 110 @ 4,500 114 @ 4,800 98 @ 4,000
Bore x Stroke (mm) 75 x 94.4 75 x 94.4 75 x 94.4 75 x 94.4
Compression Ratio 9.5 9.5 9.9 12.5
Valve Train: SOHC 16-Valve Standard Standard VTEC Standard
Fuel System: Multi-Point Fuel Injection Standard Standard Standard Standard
CARB Emission Rating ULEV ULEV ULEV SULEV
Direct Ignition System: Electronic with Immobilizer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Engine Coolant Capacity: Change (MT/AT) (qt.) 3.90 / 3.80 3.90 / 3.80 3.90 / 3.80 3.70 (CVT)
Engine Coolant Capacity:
Dry (MT/AT) (qt.)		 5.0 / 4.90 5.0 / 4.90 5.0 / 4.90 4.80 (CVT)
Engine Oil Capacity: Change (qt.) 3 3 3.3 3.3
Engine Oil Capacity: Change with Filter (qt.) 3.2 3.2 3.5 3.5
Engine Oil Capacity: Dry (qt.) 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2

Powertrain DX LX EX GX
Type: Front-Wheel Drive        
Manual Transmission: 5-Speed Standard Standard Standard -
Gear Ratios (:1)        
     1st 3.462 3.462 3.143 -
     2nd 1.870 1.870 1.870 -
     3rd 1.241 1.241 1.241 -
     4th 0.970 0.970 0.970 -
     5th 0.711 0.711 0.757 -
   Reverse 3.231 3.231 3.231 -
   Final Drive Ratio 4.111 4.111 4.112 -
Automatic Transmission: 4-Speed Available Available Available CVT
Gear Ratios (:1)        
     1st 2.722 2.722 2.722 2.466 ~ 0.449
     2nd 1.516 1.516 1.516
     3rd 0.975 0.975 0.975
     4th 0.674 0.674 0.674
   Reverse 1.954 1.954 1.954 2.466~1.300
   Final Drive Ratio 4.070 4.070 4.360 6.359

Chassis DX LX EX GX
Body Type: Unit Body Unit Body Unit Body Unit Body
Suspension Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Double Wishbone Double Wishbone Double Wishbone Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar (mm) Front   15.9 15.9  
Rear   12 12  
Power Rack-and-Pinion Steering Standard Standard Standard Standard
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.)
 34.1 34.1 34.1 34.1
Power-Assisted Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Brake Disc Diameter (in.) Front 10.3 10.3 10.3 10.3
Rear 7.8 7.8 7.8 7.8
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)     Standard Available
Wheels 14" w/ Full Covers 14" w/ Full Covers 15" w/ Full Covers 15" w/ Full Covers
Tires: All-Season 185/70 R14 87S 185/70 R14 87S 185/65 R15 86H 185/70 R14 87S

Exterior Dimensions DX LX EX GX
Wheelbase (in.) 103.1 103.1 103.1 103.1
Length (in.) 174.6 174.6 174.6 174.6
Height (in.) 56.7 56.7 56.7 56.7
Width (in.) 67.5 67.5 67.5 67.5
Track (in.) Front 57.9 57.9 57.9 57.9
Rear 57.9 57.9 57.9 57.9
Curb Weight (lbs.) Manual 2,449 2,513 2,601 2,681 (CVT)
Auto. 2,500 2,557 2,652

Interior Dimensions DX LX EX GX
Headroom (in.) Front 39.8 39.8 38.0 39.8
Rear 37.2 37.2 36.3 37.2
Legroom (in.) Front 42.2 42.2 42.2 42.2
Rear 36.0 36.0 36.0 36.0
Shoulder Room (in.) Front 52.6 52.6 52.6 52.6
Rear 52.0 52.0 52.0 52.0
Hiproom (in.) Front 51.2 51.2 51.2 51.2
Rear 49.8 49.8 49.8 49.8
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 12.9 12.9 12.9 7.0
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 91.4 91.4 88.1 91.4

EPA Mileage Estimates DX LX EX GX
5-Speed Manual (City/Highway) 32 / 38 32 / 38 32 / 37 32 / 37
4-Speed Automatic (City/Highway) 29 / 38 29 / 38 30 / 38 30 / 34 (CNG)
Fuel Tank Capacity (gal.) 13.2 13.2 13.2 8.03 GGE
* Mileage figures shown for comparison only. Actual mileage may vary.

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