Generation 4, EF

Honda Civic 3-door hatchback

09.1987 - 08.1989 · Japan

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Generation 4, EF

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Honda Civic, Generation 4, EF, Japan market. This overview covers 22 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.1987 - 08.1989). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 22 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine codes: D13B, D15B, ZC
Engine displacement, cc: 1343–1590
Drive layout: Front-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2500
Ground clearance, mm: 150
Fuel: Petrol Regular (AI-92, AI-95)

Equipment and practical details

Honda Civic · Generation 4, EF · Japan · 09.1987 - 08.1989. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

Generation and equipment description ↗

Folding rear seats: This changes the balance between passenger and luggage space. Check whether the folded surface is level and whether long items can pass through.

Generation photographs

17 photos

Honda Civic · Generation 4, EF · Japan · 09.1987 - 08.1989. These photographs represent the generation. Colour, wheels and equipment may differ on the selected trim.

Honda Civic, Generation 4, EF, Japan, 09.1987 - 08.1989: generation photograph 693985

Honda Civic, Generation 4, EF, Japan, 09.1987 - 08.1989: generation photograph 480321

Honda Civic, Generation 4, EF, Japan, 09.1987 - 08.1989: generation photograph 480322

Honda Civic, Generation 4, EF, Japan, 09.1987 - 08.1989: generation photograph 480323

Honda Civic, Generation 4, EF, Japan, 09.1987 - 08.1989: generation photograph 384631

Honda Civic, Generation 4, EF, Japan, 09.1987 - 08.1989: generation photograph 384633

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Honda Civic, Generation 4, EF, Japan, 09.1987 - 08.1989: generation photograph 295821

Honda Civic, Generation 4, EF, Japan, 09.1987 - 08.1989: generation photograph 384634

Honda Civic, Generation 4, EF, Japan, 09.1987 - 08.1989: generation photograph 295820

Honda Civic, Generation 4, EF, Japan, 09.1987 - 08.1989: generation photograph 384632

Honda Civic, Generation 4, EF, Japan, 09.1987 - 08.1989: generation photograph 295824

Honda Civic, Generation 4, EF, Japan, 09.1987 - 08.1989: generation photograph 295827

Honda Civic, Generation 4, EF, Japan, 09.1987 - 08.1989: generation photograph 295828

Honda Civic, Generation 4, EF, Japan, 09.1987 - 08.1989: generation photograph 295825

Honda Civic, Generation 4, EF, Japan, 09.1987 - 08.1989: generation photograph 295826

Honda Civic, Generation 4, EF, Japan, 09.1987 - 08.1989: generation photograph 295829

Honda Civic, Generation 4, EF, Japan, 09.1987 - 08.1989: generation photograph 295830

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Specifications and technical details

22 versions

1.3 L, 82 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

D13B · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.3 23UTop grade	09.1987 - 07.1988
1.3 23UTop grade	08.1988 - 08.1989
1.3 23LTop grade	09.1987 - 07.1988
1.3 23LTop grade	08.1988 - 08.1989

1.3 L, 82 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

D13B · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.3 23L	09.1987 - 07.1988
1.3 23L	08.1988 - 08.1989

1.5 L, 91 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

D15B · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.5 25R	09.1987 - 07.1988
1.5 25R	08.1988 - 08.1989

1.5 L, 91 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

D15B · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.5 25R	09.1987 - 07.1988
1.5 25R	08.1988 - 08.1989

1.5 L, 100 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

D15B · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.5 25X	09.1987 - 07.1988
1.5 25X	08.1988 - 08.1989

1.5 L, 105 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

D15B · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.5 25X	09.1987 - 07.1988
1.5 25X	08.1988 - 08.1989

1.6 L, 130 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

ZC · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.6 SiBase grade	09.1987 - 07.1988
1.6 SiBase grade	08.1988 - 08.1989
1.6 Si extraTop grade	09.1987 - 07.1988
1.6 Si extraTop grade	08.1988 - 08.1989

1.6 L, 130 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

ZC · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.6 SiBase grade	09.1987 - 07.1988
1.6 SiBase grade	08.1988 - 08.1989
1.6 Si extraTop grade	09.1987 - 07.1988
1.6 Si extraTop grade	08.1988 - 08.1989

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