1997 Honda Civic EX specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 3dr HB CX Manual
- $10,550
- 3dr HB CX Auto
- $11,550
- 3dr HB DX Manual
- $11,800
- 2dr Cpe DX Manual
- $12,280
- 4dr Sdn DX Manual
- $12,635
- 3dr HB DX Auto
- $12,800
- 2dr Cpe DX Auto
- $13,280
- 2dr Cpe HX Manual
- $13,400
- 4dr Sdn DX Auto
- $13,435
- 2dr Cpe HX CVT
- $14,400
- 4dr Sdn LX Manual
- $14,650
- 2dr Cpe EX Manual
- $15,250
- 4dr Sdn LX Auto
- $15,450
- 2dr Cpe EX Auto
- $16,050
- 4dr Sdn EX Manual
- $16,480
- 2dr Cpe EX "A" Auto w/ABS
- $16,650
- 4dr Sdn EX Auto
- $17,280
Key specs
Color options
Interior
No colors available
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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28 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
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127 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Power
Brake Type
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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10.3 x 0.83 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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75
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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1.6L/97
Displacement
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127 @ 6600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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107 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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28 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
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4.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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54 in
Height, Overall
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67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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175 in
Length, Overall
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103 in
Wheelbase
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49 in
Second Hip Room
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52 in
Second Shoulder Room
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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35 in
Second Head Room
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50 in
Front Hip Room
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52 in
Front Shoulder Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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37 in
Front Head Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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85 ft³
Passenger Volume
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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12 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Liftover Height
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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58 in
Track Width, Rear
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Steering
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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18
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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33 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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Indepenent
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Trailing Arms
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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P185/65R14
Front Tire Size
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P185/65R14
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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14 x 5 in
Front Wheel Size
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14 x 5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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2,496 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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