Honda Civic Hatchback
Second generation · 1980–1983 · 4 model years · 8 trims
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Photo: Honda Civic 3-door 1980 left front view by ITakePhotosOfCars, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Honda Civic arriving Schaffen-Diest 2018 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Honda Civic arriving Schaffen-Diest 2018 (cropped) by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 80-81 Honda Civic DX hatch rear by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Honda Civic interior - Flickr - dave 7 by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: Honda Civic 3-door 1980 left front view by ITakePhotosOfCars, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Civic arriving Schaffen-Diest 2018 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Civic arriving Schaffen-Diest 2018 (cropped) by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 80-81 Honda Civic DX hatch rear by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Civic interior - Flickr - dave 7 by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | ||||||
| 1300 · Hatchback | 1.3L (1335cc) SOHC 12-valve CVCC I4 (EJ1) | 68 | 77 lb-ft | 4-speed manual | FWD | $5,068 |
| 1500 DX Auto · Hatchback | 1.5L (1487cc) SOHC 12-valve CVCC I4 (EM1) | 63 | 77 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | FWD | $6,118 |
| 1500 DX MT · Hatchback | 1.5L (1487cc) SOHC 12-valve CVCC I4 (EM1) | 63 | 77 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | $6,118 |
| 1300 FE · Hatchback | 1.3L (1335cc) SOHC 12-valve CVCC I4 (EJ1) | 68 | 77 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (fuel-economy gearing) | FWD | $6,168 |
| 1500 S · Hatchback | 1.5L (1487cc) SOHC 12-valve CVCC I4, sport-tuned variant (JDM CX-derived, lower NA output) | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | $6,568 |
| 1982 | ||||||
| 1300 · Hatchback | 1.3L (1335cc) SOHC 12-valve CVCC I4 (EJ1) | 68 | 77 lb-ft | 4-speed manual | FWD | $5,323 |
| 1500 DX Auto · Hatchback | 1.5L (1487cc) SOHC 12-valve CVCC I4 (EM1) | 63 | 77 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | FWD | $6,373 |
| 1500 DX MT · Hatchback | 1.5L (1487cc) SOHC 12-valve CVCC I4 (EM1) | 63 | 77 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | $6,373 |
| 1300 FE · Hatchback | 1.3L (1335cc) SOHC 12-valve CVCC I4 (EJ1) | 68 | 77 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (fuel-economy gearing) | FWD | $6,423 |
| 1500 GL Auto · Hatchback | 1.5L (1487cc) SOHC 12-valve CVCC I4 (EM1) | 63 | 77 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | FWD | $6,723 |
| 1500 GL MT · Hatchback | 1.5L (1487cc) SOHC 12-valve CVCC I4 (EM1) | 63 | 77 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | $6,723 |
| 1981 | ||||||
| 1300 · Hatchback | 1.3L (1335cc) SOHC 12-valve CVCC I4 (EJ1) | 68 | 77 lb-ft | 4-speed manual | FWD | $4,568 |
| 1300 DX · Hatchback | 1.3L (1335cc) SOHC 12-valve CVCC I4 (EJ1) | 68 | 77 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | $5,144 |
| 1500 DX Auto · Hatchback | 1.5L (1487cc) SOHC 12-valve CVCC I4 (EM1) | 63 | 77 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | FWD | $5,568 |
| 1500 DX MT · Hatchback | 1.5L (1487cc) SOHC 12-valve CVCC I4 (EM1) | 63 | 77 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | $5,568 |
| 1500 GL Auto · Hatchback | 1.5L (1487cc) SOHC 12-valve CVCC I4 (EM1) | 63 | 77 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | FWD | $5,568 |
| 1500 GL MT · Hatchback | 1.5L (1487cc) SOHC 12-valve CVCC I4 (EM1) | 63 | 77 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | $5,568 |
| 1980 | ||||||
| 1300 · Hatchback | 1.3L (1335cc) SOHC 12-valve CVCC I4 (EJ1) | 68 | 77 lb-ft | 4-speed manual | FWD | — |
| 1300 DX · Hatchback | 1.3L (1335cc) SOHC 12-valve CVCC I4 (EJ1) | 68 | 77 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | — |
| 1500 DX Auto · Hatchback | 1.5L (1487cc) SOHC 12-valve CVCC I4 (EM1) | 52 | 68 lb-ft | 2-speed Hondamatic semi-automatic | FWD | — |
| 1500 DX MT · Hatchback | 1.5L (1487cc) SOHC 12-valve CVCC I4 (EM1) | 52 | 68 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | — |
| 1500 GL Auto · Hatchback | 1.5L (1487cc) SOHC 12-valve CVCC I4 (EM1) | 52 | 68 lb-ft | 2-speed Hondamatic semi-automatic | FWD | — |
| 1500 GL MT · Hatchback | 1.5L (1487cc) SOHC 12-valve CVCC I4 (EM1) | 52 | 68 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.