2005 Honda Civic Hybrid Base CVT
The 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid Base CVT is a 93-hp 1.3-liter inline-4 with a continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive. It starts at $20,900 MSRP and is rated at 41 mpg combined.
It makes 93 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 105 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 6,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 39 mpg city and 42 mpg highway (41 mpg combined).
The Civic Hybrid measures 174.8 inches long on a 103.1-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $20,900 ($34,780 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $21,450 ($35,695 *) |
| Destination Charge | $550 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.3L SOHC 8-Valve i-DSI I4 + IMA electric motor (Hybrid) |
| Displacement | 1.3 L |
| Horsepower | 93 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
| Torque | 105 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm (combined; gas 87 lb-ft @ 3300 rpm) rpm |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC 8-Valve VTEC-controlled Cylinder Idling (i-DSI) |
| Bore and Stroke | 73 x 80 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8 : 1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-Point Fuel Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) |
| 1st Gear | 2.367 (32 mph **) |
| Reverse | 4.226 |
| Final Drive | 5.777 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 39 MPG |
| Highway | 42 MPG |
| Combined | 41 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded Regular |
| Tank Capacity | 13.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Compact Double Wishbone |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 25.4 mm |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 13.0 mm |
| Turning Diameter | 34.8 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Power-assisted front disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Rear drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14 x 5.5 Alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 14 x 5.5 Alloy |
| Tires Front | P185/70R14 low-rolling resistance |
| Tires Rear | P185/70R14 low-rolling resistance |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 174.8 in |
| Width | 67.5 in |
| Height | 56.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in |
| Front Track | 57.9 in |
| Rear Track | 57.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.1 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.2 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 49.8 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline