Honda Civic (fifth generation)

Honda Civic
Fifth generation
(EG/EH/EJ)

Manufacturer	Honda
Production	1992-1995
Assembly	Suzuka, Japan East Liberty, Ohio Alliston, Ontario, Canada Lahore, Pakistan Hsinchu, Taiwan Thailand , South Africa Nelson, New Zealand Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines
Predecessor	Honda Civic (fourth generation)
Successor	Honda Civic (sixth generation)
Class	Subcompact
Body style	2-door convertible/targa/coupe (EJ1/2) 3-door hatchback (EH2/3) 4-door sedan (EG8/EG9)
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive Front-engine, four-wheel drive
Engine	1.3 L D13B2 I4 1.5 L D15B7 I4 1.5 L D15B2 I4 1.5 L D15B8 I4 1.5 L D15Z1 I4 1.5 L D15Z3 I4 1.6 L D16Z6 I4 1.6 L D16Z9 I4 1.6 L B16A1 I4 1.6 L B16A2 I4 1.8 L B18A3 I4
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	101.3 in (2,573 mm) (hatchback) 103.2 in (2,621 mm) (coupe & sedan)
Length	160.2 in (4,069 mm) (hatchback) 172.8 in (4,389 mm) (coupe) 173.0 in (4,394 mm) (sedan)
Width	66.9 in (1,699 mm)
Height	50.7 in (1,288 mm) (hatchback) 50.9 in (1,293 mm) (coupe) 51.7 in (1,313 mm) (Sedan)
Related	Honda CRX Honda Ballade Honda CRX Del Sol Honda Concerto Honda Domani Honda Integra

Main article: Honda Civic

Introduced in July 1991 the fifth generation of the Honda Civic had a more wedge-shaped body and the wheelbase was increased to 257 cm (101.3 inches) for the two-door hatchback and 262 cm (103.2 inches) for the four-door sedan. The wagon was also dropped for overseas markets, while the previous generation station wagon continued in Japan. This generation of Civic used lightweight materials to create a fuel efficient economy car. In addition, vehicles with the 1.6L SOHC VTEC 125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp) engines such as the Si hatchback and EX coupe models found in the United States, provoked popularity of the (relatively) high-performance 1.6L I4 segment. In South Africa a unique model with the B18B3 from the Acura Integra RS was specially built to fill the gap left by the absence of the DOHC B16A VTEC engine in the range.

Trim levels

Honda Civic coupe (US)

Coupe

Trims available in the two-door coupe body style (introduced in 1993) were the DX (EJ2) and EX (EJ1) for the United States Domestic Market (USDM), and the DX, DX "Special Edition" (EJ2) and Si (EJ1) for the Canadian Domestic Market (CDM).

DX: The DX was the base model equipped with all-manual features, driver's side door mirror, rear defroster and power brakes. The 1995 Canadian-only DX "Special Edition" added an AM/FM cassette player, wheelcovers, center armrest console, clock, power steering and dual power mirrors.

EX/Si: The USDM EX/CDM(Si is not represented in U.s.a domestic market) included an AM/FM cassette player and upgraded sound system, cruise control, wheelcovers on 14-inch (360 mm) wheels, clock, 9K tachometer with 7.2K RPM redline, power steering and dual body-coloured power mirrors, with the USDM EX also receiving power locks and windows sunroof with tilt feature two air bags abs is optional

Hatchback

Trims available in the hatchback body style were the CX, DX, VX (EH2) and Si (EH3) initially for both the U.S. and Canada, however the VX and Si models were discontinued in Canada after model year 1993. With a total interior room (passenger and luggage) of 90 cu.ft., the hatchback was classified by EPA of U.S. as subcompact.

CX: The economical CX was the base model equipped with all-manual features, and power brakes. In the U.S., it came with the 8-valve 70 hp 1.5L D15B8 engine and manual transmission. With 42/48 miles per gallon (mpg) (city/hwy) [revised to 2008 EPA rating: 35/43 mpg city/hwy] or 40/47 mpg (city/hwy) [revised to 2008 EPA rating: 33/42 mpg city/hwy], the CX was the second most fuel-efficient Civic model of the fifth generation, after the VX. CX models in Canada came with the same 16-valve 102 hp 1.5L D15B7 engine as in the DX model, but could also be ordered with automatic transmission which also came with power steering. Some later CDM CX models (colloquially known as the "CX-Plus") could be ordered from the factory with a rear wiper, side mouldings and manual passenger-side mirror.

VX: Fitted with only manual transmission, the VX was very similar to the base model CX but gained improved fuel efficiency through a 92 hp 1.5 L VTEC-E engine yielding 48/55 mpg (city/hwy) [revised to 2008 EPA rating: 39/49 mpg city/hwy] or 44/51 mpg (city/hwy) [revised to 2008 EPA rating: 36/46 mpg city/hwy]. In Canada, it was rated by Transport Canada fuel consumption estimate: 4.7L/100km city and 4.3L/100km hwy. Other features were an 8K tachometer with redline at 6K RPM, lightweight 13-inch (330 mm) aluminum alloy rims, as well as additional front & rear under-body trim additions to improve aerodynamic flow.^{[citation needed]} To this day, the CX & VX models are lauded as one of the gasoline-powered cars that rival fuel economy of hybrids and diesels -- in the March 2010 issue of Car & Driver, it mentions its long-term test car, a 2009 VW TDI Jetta with 6-speed dual-clutch auto transmission, got worse fuel mileage (38 mpg) than their 1992 Honda Civic VX test car (which got 41 mpg) and 2000 Honda Insight hybrid (48 mpg).

Honda Civic DX hatchback (US)

DX: The more powerful DX (pictured), with a 102 hp 1.5L D15B7 engine, added an AM/FM cassette player, manual passenger side mirror, tilt steering, side mouldings, rear wiper, power steering, wheelcovers, and rear cargo shelf as standard equipment.

Si: The Si replaced rear drum brakes with disc, added rear speakers (beginning 1994), a power sunroof, clock, 9K tachometer with redline at 7.2K RPM, ABS (some 1994 models), wheelcovers on 14-inch (360 mm) wheels and power side mirrors (body coloured, beginning 1993), and a 125 hp 1.6L D16Z6 VTEC engine.

In the European Domestic Market (EDM) the trims available were the DX (EG3/1.3 L; 75 PS), LSi (EG4/1.5 L 90 PS), VEi ((EG4/1.5 L SOHC VTEC-E 92 PS), ESi (EG5/1.6 L SOHC VTEC 125 PS), and VTi (EG6/1.6 L DOHC VTEC 160 PS)

Sedan

Trims available in the USDM sedan body style were the DX, LX (EG8) and EX (EH9), while the CDM models were branded slightly differently as the LX, LX "Special Edition" (1994-95), EX (EG8) and the EX-V (1992-93) (EH9). In Japan, a four-door sedan was introduced called Honda Civic Ferio, sold at Honda Primo dealerships, while a more upscale version was called the Honda Domani sold at Honda Clio. In Japan, the "Ferio" name was used from 1992 until 2006 on all sedans, regardless of trim packages installed.

The USDM DX/CDM LX was the base model, and equipped with all-manual features and power brakes. The Canadian-only LX "Special Edition" added an AM/FM cassette player, wheelcovers, center armrest console, clock, power steering, dual power mirrors and air conditioning. The USDM LX/CDM EX included an AM/FM cassette player, cruise control, center armrest console, clock, tachometer, power steering, and power windows, locks and mirrors. For 1994-95, the USDM LX had wheelcovers on 14-inch (360 mm) wheels with 175/65 sized tires; in 1992-93, the wheels were 13-inch (330 mm) with 175/70 tires. On the USDM EX/CDM EX-V, Honda added the VTEC engine, a power sunroof, body coloured mirrors (beginning 1993), rear sway bar, ABS, upgraded stereo and deluxe wheelcovers.

The four-door wagon was not updated for this generation platform, and continued to use the previous generation internationally until February 21, 1996, when it was replaced by the Honda Orthia and Honda Partner sold only in Japan.

Engines

North America

All DX and LX models used the D15B7 a 16-valve SOHC engine rated at 102 bhp (76 kW; 103 PS) and 98 ft·lbf (133 N·m) of torque. DX and LX models were aimed towards the economy conscious market. The USDM CX models had the D15B8 which is an 8-valve non-VTEC engine rated at 70 bhp (52 kW; 71 PS) while the CDM models came with the D15B7. The VX had the D15Z1 (VTEC-E engine) capable of 92 bhp (69 kW; 93 PS). The USDM EX, CDM EX-V, and the Si had the D16Z6 SOHC VTEC engine (125 hp (93 kW)).

USDM Curb Weights

1993–1995 Honda Civic GLi hatchback, Australia

1993–1995 Honda Civic GLi hatchback, Australia

	CX Hatch	VX Hatch	Si Hatch	DX Hatch
	Manual	Manual	Manual	Auto	Manual
1992–1993	2094	2094	2326	2275	2178
1994–1995	2108	2094	2390	2264	2178

	DX Sedan		LX Sedan		EX Sedan		DX Coupe		EX Coupe
	Auto	Manual	Auto	Manual	Auto	Manual	Auto	Manual	Auto	Manual
1992–1993	2343	2275	2388	2319	2524	2480	2317	2224	2445	2390
1994–1995	2392	2313	2456	2403	2575	2522	2326	2231	2575	-

All weights listed in this table are in lbs.

Other markets

In Europe the DX had the D13B2 (Hatchback EG3),LSI had the D15B2 (hatchback eg4)(Sedan - EG8) and D15B7 (Coupe - EJ2), VEi had the D15Z1 VTEC-E (Hatchback EG4 and sedan), ESi had the D16Z6 (Hatchback EG5 and sedan)and VTi had the B16A2 (EG6/EG9)

In Japan and Europe, as well as a few other export locations, the VTi was offered in 2 motors: the B16a2/3 (160 hp DOHC VTEC) and the D15B. (130 hp VTEC SOHC) The D15B shares the same head as the US Civic SI (D16Z6) but a unique block, crank, and rods. the car shared the 1.5L displacement of the other D15 blocks, but the rods were the same length as the B16's. Despite this, the crank and bearing sizes were not the same. In the Middle East the EX had the D16Z9 (Sedan)(EH5) and VTi (hatchback & coupe(EJ1)) had the B16A3 engine.

The facelift of 1994

In 1994, the EG Civic saw some minor updates and changes, but the exterior remained much the same. In the UK, the ESi Civic gained anti-lock brakes as standard, a larger 'one-piece' rear spoiler and colour coded front air ducts. The interior was changed from grey to a charcoal colour.