Honda D16A
The power units of this series are reliable, but prone to oil consumption after 150,000 km.
Honda Civic engines
The Honda Civic is a Japanese subcompact, compact and mid-range vehicle manufactured by Honda Motor Co., Ltd since 1972. Since 2016, the 10th generation of the model has been released. The car became so popular that thanks to it, Honda entered the list of world-famous manufacturers. The main quality of a car, noted by consumers and experts, is a spacious interior, despite its compact size. The name of the car means “civilian”. At the moment, there are more than 18.5 million copies of the model in the world.
The Honda Civic was offered with 28 engines since 1987 (22 petrol, 4 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.0 to 2.4 liters, power output from 60 to 320 hp. 17 use a timing chain and 11 a timing belt. 8 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Honda B16A (about 330,000 km).
Honda Civic engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic 4 (EF) 1987–1991 | |||||||
| Honda D16A | 1987–1991 | 1.6 L R4 | 110–130 hp | petrol | belt | 3.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Honda D15B | 1987–1991 | 1.5 L R4 | 60–130 hp | petrol | belt | 3.3 L | ~290,000 km |
| Honda D14A | 1987–1991 | 1.4 L R4 | 75–90 hp | petrol | belt | 3.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Honda D13B | 1988–1991 | 1.3 L R4 | 65–95 hp | petrol | belt | 3.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Honda B16A | 1989–1991 | 1.6 L R4 | 150–170 hp | belt | 4 L | ~330,000 km | |
| Honda Civic 5 (EG) 1992–1995 | |||||||
| Honda B18B | 1992–1995 | 1.8 L R4 | 130–145 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~300,000 km |
| Honda Civic 6 (EJ) 1995–2000 | |||||||
| Honda B18C | 1995–2000 | 1.8 L R4 | 170–200 hp | belt | 4 L | ~325,000 km | |
| Honda B16B | 1997–2000 | 1.6 L R4 | 185 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~300,000 km |
| Rover 20T2R | 1998–2000 | 2.0 L R4 | 86 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4 L | ~270,000 km |
| Honda Civic 7 (ES) 2000–2005 | |||||||
| Honda D17A | 2000–2005 | 1.7 L R4 | 115–135 hp | petrol | belt | 3.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Honda K20A | 2001–2005 | 2.0 L R4 | 155–220 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Honda Civic 8 (FD) 2005–2012 | |||||||
| Honda R18A | 2005–2012 | 1.8 L R4 | 140 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~280,000 km |
| Honda L13A | 2005–2008 | 1.3 L R4 | 85–99 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | ~275,000 km |
| Honda N22A | 2006–2010 | 2.2 L R4 | 140 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 5.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Honda L13Z | 2008–2011 | 1.3 L R4 | 100 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Honda Civic 9 (FB) 2011–2018 | |||||||
| Honda N22B | 2011–2013 | 2.2 L R4 | 150–180 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 5.5 L | ~240,000 km |
| Honda LEA | 2011–2015 | 1.5 L R4 | 99–124 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Honda R20A | 2012–2015 | 2.0 L R4 | 150–155 hp | petrol | chain | 4.3 L | ~300,000 km |
| Honda K24Z | 2012–2015 | 2.4 L R4 | 161–205 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | |
| Honda R20Z | 2012–2015 | 2.0 L R4 | 155 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Honda N16A | 2013–2018 | 1.6 L R4 | 120–160 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 5.1 L | ~250,000 km |
| Honda Civic 10 (FC) 2015–2022 | |||||||
| Honda L15B | 2015–2021 | 1.5 L R4 | 132–205 hp | petrol, NA / turbo | chain | 3.7 L | ~275,000 km |
| Honda P10A | 2016–2022 | 1.0 L R3 | 122–130 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 3.8 L | |
| Honda R16B | 2016–2022 | 1.6 L R4 | 125 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | |
| Honda Civic 9 (FK2) 2015–2017 | |||||||
| Honda K20C | 2015–2017 | 2.0 L R4 | 252–320 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 5.4 L | |
| Honda Civic 10 (FK7) 2017–2021 | |||||||
| Honda L15C | 2017–2021 | 1.5 L R4 | 127–200 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 3.6 L | ~250,000 km |
| Honda Civic 11 (FE) 2022–present | |||||||
| Honda LFC | 2022–present | 2.0 L R4 | 141 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Other Honda Civic engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Honda L15A | 2001–present | 1.5 L R4 | 90–120 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | ~275,000 km |
Honda Civic engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Honda Civic?
Honda Civic 4 (EF) (1987–1991): Honda D16A, Honda D15B, Honda D14A, Honda D13B and Honda B16A; Honda Civic 5 (EG) (1992–1995): Honda B18B; Honda Civic 6 (EJ) (1995–2000): Honda B18C, Honda B16B and Rover 20T2R; Honda Civic 7 (ES) (2000–2005): Honda D17A and Honda K20A; Honda Civic 8 (FD) (2005–2012): Honda R18A, Honda L13A, Honda N22A and Honda L13Z; Honda Civic 9 (FB) (2011–2018): Honda N22B, Honda LEA, Honda R20A, Honda K24Z, Honda R20Z and Honda N16A; Honda Civic 10 (FC) (2015–2022): Honda L15B, Honda P10A and Honda R16B; Honda Civic 9 (FK2) (2015–2017): Honda K20C; Honda Civic 10 (FK7) (2017–2021): Honda L15C; Honda Civic 11 (FE) (2022–present): Honda LFC.
Which Honda Civic engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Honda Civic engines are: Honda B16A — about 330,000 km; Honda B18C — about 325,000 km; Honda B16B — about 300,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Honda Civic engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Honda B16A — 4 L (5W-30); Honda B16B — 4 L (5W-30); Honda B18B — 4 L (5W-30); Honda B18C — 4 L (5W-30); Honda D13B — 3.3 L (5W-30); Honda D14A — 3.3 L (5W-30); Honda D15B — 3.3 L (5W-30); Honda D16A — 3.6 L (5W-30); Honda D17A — 3.5 L (5W-30); Honda K20A — 4.2 L (5W-30); Honda K20C — 5.4 L (0W-20); Honda K24Z — 4.5 L (5W-30); Honda L13A — 3.6 L (5W-30); Honda L13Z — 3.6 L (5W-30); Honda L15A — 3.6 L (5W-30); Honda L15B — 3.7 L (5W-30); Honda L15C — 3.6 L (0W-20); Honda LEA — 3.6 L (5W-30); Honda LFC — 4.2 L (0W-20); Honda N16A — 5.1 L (0W-30); Honda N22A — 5.5 L (0W-30); Honda N22B — 5.5 L (0W-30); Honda P10A — 3.8 L (0W-20); Honda R16B — 3.7 L (5W-30); Honda R18A — 3.7 L (5W-30); Honda R20A — 4.3 L (5W-30); Honda R20Z — 4.2 L (5W-30); Rover 20T2R — 4 L (5W-40).
Does the Honda Civic have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Honda K20A, Honda K20C, Honda K24Z, Honda L13A, Honda L13Z, Honda L15A, Honda L15B, Honda L15C, Honda LEA, Honda LFC, Honda N16A, Honda N22A, Honda N22B, Honda R16B, Honda R18A, Honda R20A and Honda R20Z; timing belt: Honda B16A, Honda B16B, Honda B18B, Honda B18C, Honda D13B, Honda D14A, Honda D15B, Honda D16A, Honda D17A, Honda P10A and Rover 20T2R. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Honda Civic available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Honda N16A, Honda N22A, Honda N22B and Rover 20T2R.
Engine details
Honda D14A
This engine is known for its unpretentious operation and good reliability.
Honda D15B
These engines are very reliable, but often begin to consume oil after 150,000 km.
Honda D13B
This engine is famous for its reliability and unpretentiousness in operation.
Honda B16A
This power unit has virtually no weak points and is legendaryly reliable.
Honda B18B
This series of motors is very reliable and has virtually no characteristic weaknesses.
Honda B18C
Both in the normal and in the forced version, this unit is very reliable.
Rover 20T2R
The problem with this diesel engine is not reliability, but its rarity and lack of spare parts.
Honda B16B
Despite the degree of forcing, this engine does not have any weak points.
Honda D17A
This engine is reliable, but may start to consume oil by 150,000 km.
Honda K20A
The most famous problem with this engine is the rapid wear of the exhaust camshaft.
Honda L13A
The engines of this line are considered reliable and have virtually no weak points.
Honda L15A
The power units of this series are considered very reliable and have no weaknesses.
Honda N22A
This diesel engine is known for its dislike of frost, in cold winters it simply does not start.
Honda R18A
The power unit is quite demanding on the quality of the fuel and oil used.
Honda R20A
This engine is quite demanding on the quality of fuel and oil used.
Honda K24Z
A rattle of the VTC actuator on cold starts is a common complaint.
Honda L13Z
A reliable engine with a service life of about 300,000 km that troubles owners only with minor issues.
Honda N22B
On specialized forums, the most complaints are about capricious piezoelectric nozzles.
Honda LEA
A very reliable engine: 300,000 km without major repairs is not unusual.
Honda R20Z
A reliable engine that lasts 300,000 km or more with proper maintenance.
Honda L15B
These motors are still little produced and characteristic malfunctions have not yet been identified.
Honda N16A
On specialized forums, they often complain about the vagaries of piezoelectric injectors.
Honda K20C
Like other direct-injection engines, it builds up carbon deposits on the intake valves.
Honda L15C
As on the L15B turbo, fuel can dilute the oil in cold climates and on short trips.
Honda P10A
A rather problematic engine: forums are full of complaints about turbocharger failures.
Honda R16B
A reliable but rare engine; with good maintenance it lasts 250,000 km and more.
Honda LFC
The engine is new and owners mostly praise it; no clear weak points have been found yet.
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