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08.20.02
2003 Honda Civic Sedan Specifications
2003 CIVIC SEDAN
DX
LX
EX
GX
ENGINE
Type: Aluminum-Alloy In-Line 4
X
X
X
X
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
X
X
VTEC
X
Fuel System: Multi-Point Fuel Injection
X
X
X
X
CARB Emission Rating
ULEV
ULEV
ULEV
SULEV
Direct Ignition System: Electronic with Immobilizer
X
X
X
X
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
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POWERTRAIN
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Type: Front-Wheel Drive
X
X
X
X
Manual Transmission: 5-Speed
X
X
X
Gear Ratios: 1st
3.462
3.462
3.143
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2nd
1.870
1.870
1.870
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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
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Final Drive (MT)
4.111
4.111
4.412
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Automatic Transmission: 4-Speed (available)
X
X
X
CVT
Gear Ratios: 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
0.638
Reverse
1.954
1.954
1.954
2.466~1.300
Final Drive (AT)
4.070
4.070
4.360
6.359
Final Drive Ratio (MT/AT)
4.111 / 4.070
4.111 / 4.070
4.41 / 4.36
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CHASSIS
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Body Type: Unit Body
X
X
X
X
Suspension: Front MacPherson Strut/Rear Double Wishbone
X
X
X
X
Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear)
15.9 / 12
15.9 / 12
Power Rack-and-Pinion Steering
X
X
X
X
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.)
34.1
34.1
34.1
34.1
Power-Assisted Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
X
X
X
X
Front Brake Disc Diameter (in.)
10.3
10.3
10.3
10.3
Rear Brake Drum Diameter (in.)
7.8
7.8
7.8
7.8
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
X
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
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EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
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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/rear)
57.9 / 57.9
57.9 / 57.9
57.9 / 57.9
57.9 / 57.9
Curb Weight (lbs., MT/AT)
2,449 / 2,500
2,513 / 2,557
2,601 / 2,652
2,681 (CVT)
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INTERIOR & TRUNK DIMENSIONS
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Headroom (in., front/rear)
39.8 / 37.2
39.8 / 37.2
38.0 / 36.3
39.8 / 37.2
Legroom (in., front/rear)
42.2 / 36.0
42.2 / 36.0
42.2 / 36.0
42.2 / 36.0
Shoulder Room (in., front/rear)
52.6 / 52.0
52.6 / 52.0
52.6 / 52.0
52.6 / 52.0
Hiproom (in., front/rear)
51.2 / 49.8
51.2 / 49.8
51.2 / 49.8
51.2 / 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
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EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES */ FUEL CAPACITY
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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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