Generation 4, EF

Honda Civic Sedan

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 13 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: 13 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine codes: D15B, ZC
Engine displacement, cc: 1493–1590
Drive layout: Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: Automatic 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2500
Ground clearance, mm: 150–160
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.

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Disc brakes on both axles: On a version with disc brakes on both axles, confirm the front and rear disc sizes and types separately. The layout name alone does not establish disc diameter or ventilation.

Generation photographs

9 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 480234

Honda Civic, Generation 4, EF, Japan, 09.1987 - 08.1989: generation photograph 480232

Honda Civic, Generation 4, EF, Japan, 09.1987 - 08.1989: generation photograph 480233

Honda Civic, Generation 4, EF, Japan, 09.1987 - 08.1989: generation photograph 480236

Honda Civic, Generation 4, EF, Japan, 09.1987 - 08.1989: generation photograph 710

Honda Civic, Generation 4, EF, Japan, 09.1987 - 08.1989: generation photograph 712

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Honda Civic, Generation 4, EF, Japan, 09.1987 - 08.1989: generation photograph 709

Honda Civic, Generation 4, EF, Japan, 09.1987 - 08.1989: generation photograph 708

Honda Civic, Generation 4, EF, Japan, 09.1987 - 08.1989: generation photograph 715

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Specifications and technical details

13 versions

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

D15B · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.5 35UTop grade	09.1987 - 08.1989
1.5 35mTop grade	09.1987 - 08.1989

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

D15B · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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1.5 35UTop grade	09.1987 - 08.1989
1.5 35mTop grade	09.1987 - 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 35xBase grade	09.1987 - 08.1989
1.5 35X extraTop grade	09.1987 - 08.1989

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

D15B · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.5 35xBase grade	09.1987 - 08.1989
1.5 35X extraTop grade	09.1987 - 08.1989

1.5 L, 100 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

D15B · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.5 RTXBase grade	09.1987 - 08.1989
1.5 RTX extraTop grade	09.1987 - 08.1989

1.6 L, 120 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

ZC · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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1.6 36i	09.1987 - 08.1989

1.6 L, 120 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

ZC · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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1.6 36i	09.1987 - 08.1989

1.6 L, 120 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

ZC · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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1.6 RTi	09.1987 - 08.1989

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