1996-2001 Civic OverviewHonda Civic Overview (1996 - 2001)
EJ / EK / EM
Tech Specs Summary
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- 101 - 146 mph
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- 6.7 - 16.3 seconds
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- 74 - 182 BHP
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- 29.7 - 47.9 mpg
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- 1,030 - 1,310 kg
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- 225 - 830 L (Hatchback)
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- 405 L (Coupé)
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- 410 L (Saloon)
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- 415 - 1,312 L (Estate)
This generation of the Honda Civic (EJ / EK / EM) was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Honda between 1996 - 2001. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and came as a hatchback, coupé, saloon or estate. There are many power levels available from a 1.4 L Inline 4 petrol engine. It has double wishbone suspension front and rear.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Civic is the Honda Civic Type R which scores 3.2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 182 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 167 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 146 mph and gets to 62 mph in 6.7 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Honda Civic AeroDeck 1.5i S is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 502 miles and can store 415-1,312 litres of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 1,000 kg.
Euro NCAP Results
