2005 Honda Civic specs & fitment
7th generation. The 2005 Honda Civic has oil 5W-20, tires P185/70R14, P185/65R15 and more.
Engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Horsepower | Fuel | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7L 4-cyl CNG | 100 | Natural Gas | 26 | 31 | 28 | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 1.7L 4-cyl | 115 / 117 / 127 | Regular Gasoline | 25–31 | 34–39 | 29–34 | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 160 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 25 | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 1.3L 4-cyl hybrid | 85 | Regular Gasoline | 37–39 | 42–45 | 40–41 | Front-Wheel Drive |
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov; horsepower from EPA fuel-economy test-car data.
Towing capacity
Maximum trailer weight ranges up to None lb, depending on configuration. Civic towing capacity by year · what GCWR and tongue weight mean
| Configuration | Max trailer | Tongue | GCWR | Required | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All (not designed to tow a trailer) | Not rated | — | — | — | 2005 Honda Civic Owner's Manual (31S5A640), section 00142: Driving: Towing a Trailer, p. 3 |
Tire sizes
| Size | Trim | Source |
|---|---|---|
| P185/70R14 87S | DX, Canadian SE | 2005 Honda Civic Owner's Manual (31S5A640), section 00206: Technical Information: Specifications, p. 4 |
| P185/65R15 86H | Canadian LX-G | 2005 Honda Civic Owner's Manual (31S5A640), section 00206: Technical Information: Specifications, p. 4 |
| P195/60R15 87H | U.S. LX, EX; Canadian Si | 2005 Honda Civic Owner's Manual (31S5A640), section 00206: Technical Information: Specifications, p. 4 |
Engine oil type & capacity
| Engine | Oil grade | Capacity with filter | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 L SOHC (DX, LX, Canadian SE, LX-G) | 5W-20 | 3.4 qt (3.2 L) | 2005 Honda Civic Owner's Manual (31S5A640), section 00206: Technical Information: Specifications, p. 3; 2005 Honda Civic Owner's Manual (31S5A640), section 00153: Maintenance: Engine Oil, p. 2 |
| 1.7 L SOHC VTEC (EX, Canadian Si) | 5W-20 | 3.7 qt (3.5 L) | 2005 Honda Civic Owner's Manual (31S5A640), section 00206: Technical Information: Specifications, p. 3; 2005 Honda Civic Owner's Manual (31S5A640), section 00153: Maintenance: Engine Oil, p. 2 |
Battery & wiper blades
- Wiper blades
- Driver 24" third-party Rain-X Blade Size Finder: 2005 Honda Civic
Dimensions & weight
- Length
- 174.8 in (4440 mm)
- Width
- 66.9–67.7 in
- Height
- 55.1–56.7 in
- Wheelbase
- 103.1 in
- Curb weight
- 2463–2732 lb
5 body/drive variants measured by Transport Canada (Canadian Vehicle Specifications).
Safety: recalls, complaints, crash ratings
- Recalls
- 15
- Owner complaints
- 363
| Tested variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Honda Civic 2-DR. | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 Honda Civic 4-DR. w/SAB | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 Honda Civic 4-DR. | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 Honda Civic 2-DR. w/SAB | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 Honda Civic 2-DR. Hatchback | — | — | — | — |
Recall campaigns (15)
- 19V501000 2019-06-27: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- 19V499000 2019-06-27: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- 19V182000 2019-03-06: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- 18V268000 2018-04-26: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- 15V370000 2015-06-15: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- 15V320000 2015-05-28: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- 14V700000 2014-11-04: AIR BAGS
- 14V353000 2014-06-20: AIR BAGS
- 09E025000 2009-05-11: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- 07E104000 2007-12-11: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
- 07V512000 2007-11-01: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- 06E064000 2006-07-17: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- 06E032000 2006-04-18: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- 06E023000 2006-03-13: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- 04V550000 2004-11-18: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs.