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    2003 Honda Civic

    New from

    $22,950 excl. on-roads

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    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Honda Civic

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Honda Civic is a small car offered in both 4D Sedan and 5D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $22,950 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the GLI variant and topping out at $27,950 for the VI.

    There are 3 variants of the Civic available in Australia.

    The Honda Civic is only available with an null motor that produces 88kW and 150Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2003 Civic is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    80.37 - 84.96 kW/t
    43.98 kW/t
    139.78 kW/t
    Boot Space
    370 - 450 litres
    245 litres
    569 litres
    Price
    $22,950 - $27,950
    $18,490
    $63,000
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 8 years
    2 years
    3 years

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    2003 Honda Civic Specs

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    GLi

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Full
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.24
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 450
      • Front Headroom (mm): 945
      • Front Track (mm): 1470
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.2
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 35.2
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 48.8
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11200
      • Overall Height (mm): 1440
      • Overall Length (mm): 4450
      • Overall Width (mm): 1715
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 895
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1240
      • Rear Track (mm): 1470
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2620
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 75
      • Compression Ratio: 9.5
      • Engine (l): 1.7
      • Engine (cc): 1668
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 94.4
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 45
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.4
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 37
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 7.4
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 32
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 7.4
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.4
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 120
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 88
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 150
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1070
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

    Limited Edition

    Adds to GLi:
    • Body exterior
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch

    Vi

    Adds to Limited Edition:
    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Roof
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 84.96
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 370
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1002
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1020
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.4
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.7
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 40.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.5
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11800
      • Overall Height (mm): 1495
      • Overall Length (mm): 4285
      • Overall Width (mm): 1695
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 958
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1385
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2680
    • Engine
      • Compression Ratio: 9.9
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 50
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 7.2
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 33
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 7.2
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 131
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 96
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 155
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6300
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4800
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Dash
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Constant
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1130
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Removes from Limited Edition:
    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.24
    • Convenience
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 450
      • Front Headroom (mm): 945
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.2
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 35.2
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 48.8
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11200
      • Overall Height (mm): 1440
      • Overall Length (mm): 4450
      • Overall Width (mm): 1715
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 895
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1240
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2620
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Compression Ratio: 9.5
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 45
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 7.4
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 32
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 7.4
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 120
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 88
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 150
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1070
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
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    2003 Honda Civic Fuel Economy

    2003 Honda Civic Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Honda Civic?

    The Honda Civic offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit 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.

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    Honda Civic FAQs

    The cheapest Honda Civic is the GLi that starts from $22,950.

    The most expensive Honda Civic is the Vi that starts from $27,950.

    The best towing capacity of a Honda Civic is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: GLi, Limited Edition and Vi.

    The largest Honda Civic is the GLi which measures 1715mm wide, 4450mm in length and sits 1440mm tall.

    The most powerful Honda Civic is the Vi which has 96kW of power from its 1.7L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Honda Civic is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Honda Civic is the Vi which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Honda Civic uses Unleaded.