1989 Honda Civic Hatchback Base
The 1989 Honda Civic Hatchback Base is a 70-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $6,615 MSRP and is rated at 31 mpg combined.
It makes 70 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 83 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 29 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (31 mpg combined).
The Civic Hatchback measures 156.0 inches long on a 98.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,013 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $6,615 ($17,338 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5L SOHC 16-valve Inline-4 (D15B1) |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 70 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 83 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC 16-valve |
| Injection Type | Fuel Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 29 MPG |
| Highway | 35 MPG |
| Combined | 31 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 11.9 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double wishbone, independent |
| Rear Suspension | Double wishbone, independent |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 9.5 in ventilated disc |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 156 in |
| Width | 65 in |
| Height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,013 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36 in |
| Legroom Front | 43 in |
| Legroom Rear | 30 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53 in |
| Hip Room Front | 50 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 50 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars