2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas Base
The 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas Base is a 110-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $26,305 MSRP and is rated at 31 mpg combined.
It makes 110 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 106 lb-ft of torque at 4200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 mpg city and 38 mpg highway (31 mpg combined).
The Civic Natural Gas measures 177.3 inches long and has a curb weight of 2,848 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $26,305 ($37,235 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $27,095 ($38,353 *) |
| Destination Charge | $790 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L SOHC i-VTEC I4 (CNG) |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 110 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
| Torque | 106 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC |
| Compression Ratio | 12.7 : 1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| 1st Gear | 2.666 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.534 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.022 |
| 4th Gear | 0.721 |
| 5th Gear | 0.525 |
| Reverse | 1.957 |
| Final Drive | 4.44 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 27 MPG |
| Highway | 38 MPG |
| Combined | 31 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Independent Multi-Link |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 18.0 mm |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 13.0 mm |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in Lightweight Alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in Lightweight Alloy |
| Tires Front | P195/65R15 |
| Tires Rear | P195/65R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 177.3 in |
| Width | 69 in |
| Height | 56.5 in |
| Front Track | 59 in |
| Rear Track | 60.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,848 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 61% / 39% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 50.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.4 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars