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About the Honda Civic
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2021 Honda Civic is a small car offered in both 5D hatchback and 4D sedan body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $23,590 for the VTI variant and topping out at $70,000 for the Type R Limited Edition.
There are 11 variants of the Civic available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2020.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (228kW/400Nm), 1.5L turbo petrol direct injection (127kW/220Nm) and 1.8L multi-point injection (104kW/174Nm). All variants feature 6-speed manual transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2021 Civic was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2021 Honda Civic Price
TYPE R
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $54,990 |
TYPE R LIMITED EDITION
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $70,000 |
VTi-L
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $30,090 |
| 1.5L, Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $31,100 |
RS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $34,090 |
| 1.5L, Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $37,607 |
VTI-S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $26,290 |
| 1.8L, Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,490 |
VTI-LX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $35,590 |
| 1.5L, Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $35,790 |
VTI
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $23,590 |
| 1.8L, Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,790 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Honda Civic Specs
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2021 Honda Civic Dimensions
1416mm
1799mm
4662mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 Honda Civic Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Honda Civic
The most fuel efficient Honda Civic is the VTi-L with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.5L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 6L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Honda Civic that uses the most amount of fuel is the TYPE R LIMITED EDITION with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 8.8L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Honda Civic variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Honda Civic | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.8 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Honda Civic?
The Honda Civic has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 Honda Civic Warranty
What is the warranty on a Honda Civic?
The Honda Civic offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Honda Civic FAQs
The cheapest Honda Civic is the VTi that starts from $23,590.
The most expensive Honda Civic is the TYPE R LIMITED EDITION that starts from $70,000.
The best towing capacity of a Honda Civic is 800 kg offered by the following variants: VTi, VTI, VTi-S, VTI-S, VTi-L, VTI-L, RS, VTi-LX and VTI-LX.
The largest Honda Civic is the TYPE R which measures 1877mm wide, 4557mm in length and sits 1421mm tall.
The most powerful Honda Civic is the TYPE R which has 228kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
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The heaviest Honda Civic is the VTI-L which weighs 1825 kg (kerb weight).
The Honda Civic may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes unleaded or premium unleaded.