2016 Honda Civic Coupe LX 6MT
All photo credits
- Photo: Honda Civic Coupé USDM front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Civic (2015) coupe IMG 2836 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 16 Honda Civic Coupe EX-L by HJUdall, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Civic Coupé USDM rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Civic Coupe Back P4220689 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2016 Honda Civic Coupe LX 6MT is a 143-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 coupe with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $19,050 MSRP and is rated at 31 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 36 mpg highway (31 mpg combined).
The Civic Coupe measures 177.9 inches long on a 103.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,754 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $19,050 ($25,797 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $19,885 ($26,928 *) |
| Destination Charge | $835 |
| 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 | 5-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.143 (37 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.87 (62 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.235 (94 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.949 (122 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.727 (159 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.308 |
| Final Drive | 4.29 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 28 MPG |
| Highway | 36 MPG |
| Combined | 31 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 | 10.3 in disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 7.9 in drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 in (full covers) |
| Wheels Rear | 16 in (full covers) |
| Tires Front | P205/55R16 |
| Tires Rear | P205/55R16 |
| 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 |
| Curb Weight | 2,754 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 61% / 39% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.1 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 | ★★★★★ (9.3 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2016 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Honda CIVIC. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 21, 2026 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Consequence: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V332000
Dec 18, 2023 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
NHTSA campaign 23V858000
Oct 11, 2016 · PARKING BRAKE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Civic two door and four door 1.5L turbo and 2.0L vehicles. The electric parking brake (EPB) may not engage if it is applied immediately after turning the ignition off.
Consequence: If the EPB is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to allow the EPB to engage immediately after the ignition is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KC6.
NHTSA campaign 16V725000
Jul 11, 2016 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic 2-Door vehicles manufactured February 23, 2016, through May 20, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a damaged LED side marker light circuit board inside the taillight assembly, making the marker light inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
Consequence: If a side marker light does not function, vehicle visibility can be decreased to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both the taillight assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KB8.
NHTSA campaign 16V526000
Feb 9, 2016 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic vehicles manufactured September 22, 2015, to February 3, 2016 and equipped with 2.0L engines. The affected vehicles have engines with piston assemblies that may have been manufactured without a piston wrist pin circlip or with an incorrectly installed piston wrist pin circlip.
Consequence: If a circlip is missing or incorrectly installed, the piston wrist pin may not be secure and may drift and damage the engine cylinder causing the engine to seize, and increasing the risk of a crash or a fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the piston assemblies and damaged engine components, as necessary, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in the Summer of 2016. Owners were mailed an interim notification beginning March 31, 2016, and will be mailed a second notice when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JX9.
NHTSA campaign 16V074000
1,082 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Honda CIVIC
Owner Complaints
1,082 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Honda CIVIC (36 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 13 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Steering | 446 |
| Unknown Or Other | 253 |
| Electrical System | 119 |
| Engine | 95 |
| Service Brakes | 94 |
| Structure | 48 |
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 2016 HONDA CIVIC. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.