2014 Honda Civic Coupe EX-L
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- Photo: 2015 Honda Civic 2DR SI by Michel Curi, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Civic Si coupé front - 2012 Montevideo Motor Show by NaBUru38, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Civic Coupe 1.8 EX 2012 by RL GNZLZ, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 13 Honda Civic Coupe LX by HJUdall, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2013 Honda Civic LX coupe 1.8L rear 7.4.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2014 Honda Civic Coupe EX-L is a 143-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 coupe with a continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive. It starts at $22,540 MSRP and is rated at 32 mpg combined.
It makes 143 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 129 lb-ft of torque at 4300 rpm, spinning to a 6,700 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 28 mpg city and 39 mpg highway (32 mpg combined).
The Civic Coupe measures 177.9 inches long on a 103.2-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $22,540 ($30,948 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $23,330 ($32,033 *) |
| Destination Charge | $790 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L SOHC i-VTEC I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 143 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 129 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm |
| Redline | 6,700 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC |
| Bore and Stroke | 81 x 87.3 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 : 1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-Point Fuel Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) |
| 1st Gear | 3.2 (39 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.428 |
| Final Drive | 3.94 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 28 MPG |
| Highway | 39 MPG |
| Combined | 32 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 13.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Independent Multi-Link |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 19.0 mm |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 17.0 mm |
| Turning Diameter | 35.5 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.1 in disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 10.2 in disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 in Alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 17 in Alloy |
| Tires Front | P215/45R17 |
| Tires Rear | P215/45R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 177.9 in |
| Width | 69 in |
| Height | 55 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in |
| Front Track | 59 in |
| Rear Track | 59.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.7 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 34.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 30.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.2 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 49 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (11.8 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2014 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Honda CIVIC. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 15, 2015 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Civic vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014, to November 6, 2014 and 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to May 12, 2015. The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft.
Consequence: If the transmission drive pulley shaft is damaged, it may break, and the vehicle may lose acceleration or the front wheels may lock up while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 30, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU2 (Civic) and JU3(Fit).
NHTSA campaign 15V574000
Mar 10, 2014 · TIRES:BEAD
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Honda Civic LX vehicles manufactured November 26, 2013, through January 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, during mounting of the tires, the tire bead may have gotten pinched between the assembly equipment and the steel wheel rims, resulting in damage to the tire.
Consequence: The tire damage could cause the tire to lose air, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any damaged tire, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JD8.
NHTSA campaign 14V109000
293 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2014 Honda CIVIC
Owner Complaints
293 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Honda CIVIC (30 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 19 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 98 |
| Air Bags | 57 |
| Electrical System | 39 |
| Unknown Or Other | 38 |
| Engine | 23 |
| Wheels | 23 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2014 HONDA CIVIC. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.