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About the Honda Civic
The new Honda Civic is a small car offered in 5D Sedan, 4D Sedan and 5D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $19,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the VTI variant and topping out at $33,990 for the Hybrid.
There are 7 variants of the Civic available in Australia.
Engine options include 1.8L multi-point injection (104kW/174Nm), 1.8L multi-point injection (104kW/174Nm), 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (88kW/300Nm), 1.5L multi-point injection (82kW/172Nm) and 2.0L multi-point injection (114kW/190Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic, 6-speed manual, 5-speed manual or variable sp automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2013 Civic is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
63.81 - 88.37 kW/t
58.11 kW/t
131.06 kW/t
Boot Space
351 - 440 litres
280 litres
550 litres
Fuel Efficiency
4 - 7.5 L/100km
4 L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Vehicle Range
667 - 1,250 km
667 km
1,364 km
Price
$19,490 - $33,990
$19,390
$46,490
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
6 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 8 years
1 year
5 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,670 - 1,870 kg
1,670 kg
2,115 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
800 - 1,500 kg
800 kg
1,550 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
135 - 150 mm
123 mm
160 mm
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2013 Honda Civic Price
VTi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $19,490 |
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $21,790 |
Vti-S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $20,650 |
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,950 |
Vti-L
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $25,490 |
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $26,290 |
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $23,290 |
Dti-S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $26,990 |
Vti-Ln
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,590 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $30,290 |
Hybrid
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $33,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2013 Honda Civic Specs
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2013 Honda Civic Fuel Economy
There are 7 different fuel economy figures for the Honda Civic
The most fuel efficient Honda Civic is the Dti-S with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 4L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Honda Civic that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sport with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Multi-Point Injection and uses 7.5L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Honda Civic variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Honda Civic | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.8 L/100km |
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.7 L/100km |
2013 Honda Civic Warranty
What is the warranty on a Honda Civic?
The Honda Civic offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Honda Civic FAQs
The cheapest Honda Civic is the VTi that starts from $19,490.
The most expensive Honda Civic is the Hybrid that starts from $33,990.
The best towing capacity of a Honda Civic is offered by the Dti-S which can tow 1500 kg
The largest Honda Civic is the VTi which measures 1755mm wide, 4540mm in length and sits 1435mm tall.
The most powerful Honda Civic is the Sport which has 114kW of power from its 2.0L Multi-Point Injection engine.
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The heaviest Honda Civic is the Dti-S which weighs 1870 kg (kerb weight).
The Honda Civic may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel, Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.