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Honda Civic

Iconic sport sedan and hatchback featuring aggressive fastback styling, 174–182 hp VTEC Turbo power, and sub-1,500 cc KRA duty tax savings.

Honda Civic
Mandai score
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 2,350,000
Years
2016-2023
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manual, CVT
Doors
4
Most popular trim
Civic 1.5T RS Sedan / Hatchback FL1 / Type R FK8

Fuel and running cost

Fuel consumption
14.7 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 674 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,549 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,492 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length
4,648 mm (Sedan) / 4,518 mm (Hatchback)
Width
1,799 mm (Sedan/Hatch) / 1,877 mm (Type R)
Height
1,416 mm (Sedan) / 1,434 mm (Hatchback)
Wheelbase
2,700 mm (10th Gen) / 2,735 mm (11th Gen)
Ground clearance
130 mm – 135 mm
Boot space
428 L (Sedan) / 478 L (Hatchback)
Kerb weight
1,310 kg (1.5T Sedan) / 1,390 kg (Type R)
Seats
4 or 5

Specifications

Engine
1.5L L15B7/L15C Direct-Injection VTEC Turbo / 2.0L K20C1 Turbo (Type R)
Power
174 hp @ 6,000 rpm (1.5T Sedan) / 182 hp (Hatchback) / 316–326 hp (Type R)
Torque
220 Nm @ 1,700–5,500 rpm (1.5T) / 240 Nm (FL1) / 400 Nm (Type R)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Helical LSD (Type R)
0–100 km/h
7.5 sec (1.5T) / 5.7 sec (Type R FK8)
Top speed
215 km/h – 272 km/h (Type R)

Fuel economy

Combined
13.8 – 15.5 km/L (1.5L VTEC Turbo) / 9.5 – 11.0 km/L (2.0T Type R FK8/FL5)
City
11.2 – 12.8 km/L (1.5L VTEC Turbo) / 7.5 – 8.8 km/L (2.0T Type R FK8/FL5)
Highway
16.0 – 18.0 km/L (1.5L VTEC Turbo) / 12.0 – 13.5 km/L (2.0T Type R FK8/FL5)
Tank size
46 L
CO₂ emissions
137 g/km (1.5T) / 176 g/km (Type R)

At a glance

Model
Honda Civic (FC/FK & FE/FL Series)
Production years
2016–2023
Body type
4-Door Fastback Sedan / 5-Door Hatchback
Seating capacity
5 (4 seats on Type R)
Fuel types
Petrol (1.5T VTEC Turbo & 2.0T Type R)
Engine sizes
1,498 cc (1.5T) / 1,996 cc (2.0T Type R K20C)
Transmission
CVT Automatic (with 7-Speed Paddle Shift) / 6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Ground clearance
130 mm – 135 mm
Source market
UK / Japan / Australia (RHD Spec)

Pros and cons

What’s good
  • Sub-1,500 cc KRA duty advantage: 1,498 cc engine qualifies for lower tax valuation baseline.
  • Punchy 174–182 hp 1.5L VTEC Turbo performance: Rapid throttle response with 0–100 km/h acceleration in 7.5 seconds.
  • Aggressive low-slung fastback styling: Distinctive center dual exhaust (Hatchback), C-shaped LED taillights, and wide stance.
  • Exceptional Civic chassis handling: Multi-link rear suspension delivers superior road feedback around high-speed highway curves.
What’s not so good
  • Low 130–135 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious diagonal entry over steep estate speed bumps.
  • Firm ride on 18-inch RS / Hatchback alloy wheels over corrugated gravel.
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