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Vti-R
1.6L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
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$34,900â€
Vti-R
Overview
The 1996 Honda Civic Vti-R is a front-wheel drive, 3-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Honda Civic is regarded as a small car built in Japan with prices starting at $34,900 before on-road costs.
This Honda Civic is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 118 kW of power (at 7600 rpm) and 148 Nm of torque (at 7000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 45L fuel tank
The Honda Civic measures 1375mm (54.1 inches) in height, 4180mm (164.6 inches) in length, 1695mm (66.7 inches) in width with a 2620mm (103.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1131kg (2493.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Civic Vti-R comes standard with 195/55 R15 front tyres and 195/55 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 80,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
78.85 - 141.47 kW/t
61.4 kW/t
141.47 kW/t
Price
$22,900 - $34,900
$18,640
$46,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
80,000 km
50,000 km
100,000 km
Years on Sale
2 - 9 years
2 years
6 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Ground Clearance Unladen
104 - 106 mm
104 mm
160 mm
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Dimensions
4,180 mm
1,695 mm
1,375 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,180 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,695 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,375 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,800 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Engine
Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
Bore Engine: 81
Engine (cc): 1595
Compression Ratio: 10.2
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
Engine (L): 1.6
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Transverse
Stroke Engine: 77.4
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Electronic
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
Main Capacity (L): 45
Main Type: Total
Clock
Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Type: Analogue
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 6.6
EU 83 Combined (mpg): 36
EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 7.6
EU 83 Urban (mpg): 31
Fuel Economy
EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 6.6
EU 83 City (L/100km): 7.6
EU 83 City (mpg): 31
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 160
Maximum Power (kW): 118
Maximum Torque (Nm): 148
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7600
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 7000
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Body Side Molding
Colour of Body Side Moulding: Black/Grey
Size of Body Side Molding: Narrow
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Spoiler
Roof Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
Location: Roof
Roof Spoiler Type: lip
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Front Bumper Impact Absorbing: yes
Location: Front
Front Bumper Rubbing Strip: yes
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Rear Bumper Impact Absorbing: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Bumper Rubbing Strip: yes
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9800
Front Track (in): 58.1
Front Track (mm): 1475
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 4.2
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 106
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 32.2
Overall Height (in): 54.1
Overall Height (mm): 1375
Overall Length (in): 164.6
Overall Length (mm): 4180
Overall Width (in): 66.7
Overall Width (mm): 1695
Rear Track (in): 58.1
Rear Track (mm): 1475
Wheelbase (in): 103.1
Wheelbase (mm): 2620
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 36.4
Front Headroom (mm): 925
Rear Headroom (in): 35.8
Rear Headroom (mm): 910
Front Hip Room (in): 54.9
Front Hip Room (mm): 1395
Rear Hip Room (in): 48.8
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1240
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Body Colour
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Single
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Cloth/Felt
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
Front Power Window Switch Location: Doors
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Weights
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1131
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2493
Antenna
Type: Telescopic
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Front-Rear Fader: yes
Number of Bands: 2
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Tape Logic Deck: yes
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Ashtray
Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Number of Door Switches: 2
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Mechanical
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Door Panel Trim
Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Load Area: Textile
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Textile
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Driver Airbag Type: Us-Bag
Location: Passenger
Passenger Airbag Type: Us-Bag
Front Seat Belts
Driver Grabbers: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Grabbers: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Frame
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Type: Frame
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Static
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: lap
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seating
Capacity: 5
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Storage: Open
Dashboard Type: Full
Location: Floor
Floor Storage: Lidded
Floor Type: Full
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Lid: yes
Seat Back Storage
Location: Front
Ventilation System
Number of Fan Speeds: 4
Push Button Heater Controls: yes
Recirculation Setting: yes
Power Locks
Internal Switch: yes
Operation: key
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