Honda Civic VTI (1997) price & specs
VTI
Overview
The 1997 Honda Civic VTI is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Honda Civic is regarded as a small car built in Japan with prices starting at $30,950 before on-road costs.
This Honda Civic is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 88 kW of power (at 6300 rpm) and 145 Nm of torque (at 5500 rpm) via a Variable SP AUTOMATIC transmission.
The Honda Civic measures 1390mm (54.7 inches) in height, 4450mm (175.2 inches) in length, 1695mm (66.7 inches) in width with a 2620mm (103.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1116kg (2460.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Civic VTI comes standard with 185/60 R14 front tyres and 185/60 R14 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 80,000 km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,450 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,695 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,390 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,000 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Bore: 75
Engine Cc: 1590
Engine Compression Ratio: 9.2
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 1.6
Engine Location: Front
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Transverse
Engine Stroke: 90
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 11.9
Fuel Tanks Capacity L: 45
Clock
Clock Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 5.8
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 41
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 7
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 34
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 7
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 5.8
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 120
Power Maximum Power Kw: 88
Power Maximum Torque Lb Ft: 107
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 145
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6300
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5500
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: Variable
Transmission Type: Automatic
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Front Width: 185
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 185
Wheels
Wheels Front Covers: Full
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 14
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 5
Wheels Rear Covers: Full
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 14
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 5
Body Side Molding
Body Side Molding Color: Black/Grey
Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Bumpers
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Front Rubbing Strip: yes
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Rear Rubbing Strip: yes
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10000
External Dimensions Front Track In: 58.1
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1475
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 32.8
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 54.7
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1390
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 175.2
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4450
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 66.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1695
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 58.1
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1475
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 103.1
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2620
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 37.2
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 945
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 35.2
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 895
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 48.8
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1240
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Configuration: Single
Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
Type: Metallic
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/Felt
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 1
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Sunvisors
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1116
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2460
Antenna
Antenna Type: Electric
Audio Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
Audio System
System Cassette: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Rear Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 4
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Panel Trim
Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Grabbers: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Grabbers: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: lap
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Center Armrest
Front Seat Center Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Console
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Dashboard Type: Full
Console Floor Location: Floor
Console Floor Storage: Lidded
Console Floor Type: Full
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls: yes
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
Power Locks Operation: key
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