2012 Honda Civic specs & fitment
9th generation. The 2012 Honda Civic has towing up to 1,000 lb, oil 0W-20, tires P195/65R15, P205/55R16 and more.
Engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Horsepower | Fuel | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl CNG | 110 | Natural Gas | 27 | 38 | 31 | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 140 | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 35–39 | 31–32 | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 201 | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 25 | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 1.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 90 / 113 | Regular Gasoline | 43 | 44 | 44 | Front-Wheel Drive |
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov; horsepower from EPA fuel-economy test-car data.
Towing capacity
Maximum trailer weight ranges up to 1,000 lb, depending on configuration. Civic towing capacity by year · what GCWR and tongue weight mean
| Configuration | Max trailer | Tongue | GCWR | Required | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan except HF (total trailer weight) | 1,000 lb | — | — | — | 2012 Civic Sedan Owner's Manual (Honda), p. 208 |
| HF (not designed to tow a trailer) | Not rated | — | — | — | 2012 Civic Sedan Owner's Manual (Honda), p. 208 |
Tire sizes
| Size | Trim | Source |
|---|---|---|
| P195/65R15 89H | DX and LX models | 2012 Civic Sedan Owner's Manual (Honda), p. 326 |
| P195/65R15 89S | HF model | 2012 Civic Sedan Owner's Manual (Honda), p. 326 |
| P205/55R16 89H | EX and EX-L models | 2012 Civic Sedan Owner's Manual (Honda), p. 326 |
| P215/45R17 87V | 2.4 L engine models (Si) | 2012 Civic Sedan Owner's Manual (Honda), p. 286 |
Engine oil type & capacity
| Engine | Oil grade | Capacity with filter | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 L engine models | 0W-20 | 3.9 qt (3.7 L) | 2012 Civic Sedan Owner's Manual (Honda), p. 261; 2012 Civic Sedan Owner's Manual (Honda), p. 255 |
| 2.4 L engine models (Si) | 0W-20 | 4.4 qt (4.2 L) | 2012 Civic Sedan Owner's Manual (Honda), p. 261; 2012 Civic Sedan Owner's Manual (Honda), p. 255 |
Battery & wiper blades
- Battery (1.8L, Si, GX)
- Group 51R low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums); AutoPadre: Civic battery size
- Wiper blades
- Driver 25.6", passenger 22.6" HondaPartsNow (genuine Honda parts catalog): 2012 Honda Civic Wiper Blade
Verify group size on your battery label or owner's manual before purchasing.
Dimensions & weight
- Length
- 176.0–177.2 in (4470–4500 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in
- Height
- 55.1–56.7 in
- Wheelbase
- 103.1–105.1 in
- Curb weight
- 2650–2890 lb
6 body/drive variants measured by Transport Canada (Canadian Vehicle Specifications).
Safety: recalls, complaints, crash ratings
- Recalls
- 4
- Owner complaints
- 473
- NCAP overall
- 4–5 stars
| Tested variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 2012 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2012 Honda Civic CNG 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid (IMA) 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Recall campaigns (4)
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs.