1978 Honda Civic Hatchback CVCC MT
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- Photo: 1977 Honda Civic 1200 Luxe Hondamatic front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Civic 3 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1976 Honda Civic AT Auto by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1977 Honda Civic 1200 Luxe Hondamatic rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Honda Civic interior (4794336191) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1978 Honda Civic Hatchback CVCC MT is a 1.5-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 4-speed manual; 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive.
The Civic Hatchback measures 146.9 inches long on a 86.6-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5L SOHC Inline-4 CVCC |
| Displacement | 1.49 L |
| Injection Type | Carbureted (CVCC stratified-charge) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual (standard); 5-speed manual (optional) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 146.9 in |
| Width | 59.3 in |
| Height | 52.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 86.6 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1978 Honda Civic Hatchback CVCC MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1978 Honda CIVIC. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 6, 1981 · SUSPENSION
PROLONGED CONTACT WITH ROAD SALT MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, CAUSE SERIOUS RUSTING. THIS CAN WEAKEN CERTAIN UNDERCARRIAGE COMPONENTS: LATERAL SUSPENSION ARMS, FRONT CROSSBEAM AND STRUT COIL SPRING LOWER SUPPORTS.
Remedy: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, TREATED WITH A RUST PREVENTIVE COATING. IN SOME CASES, REPLACEMENT OF COMPONENTS WILL BE PERFORMED, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 81V136000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1978 HONDA CIVIC. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.