2026 Honda Civic Sport Specs: Engine, MPG and Size

The Honda Civic Sport specs describe a compact sedan that adds sharper styling and useful equipment without moving to a high-output engine. For 2026, the U.S.-market Civic Sport sedan uses a 150-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder, front-wheel drive, and a CVT, while adding 18-inch wheels, paddle shifters, and Sport mode. Some commonly repeated Civic figures actually belong to the LX trim, so the Sport-specific numbers matter.

Honda Civic Sport Specs: Engine and Transmission

The 2026 Honda Civic Sport sedan uses a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder producing 150 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 133 lb-ft of torque from 4,000 to 5,000 rpm. Power goes to the front wheels through a continuously variable transmission, or CVT.

Honda’s 2026 Civic Sedan specifications list a 13:1 compression ratio, direct fuel injection, a 6,700-rpm redline, and regular unleaded fuel. The engine is shared with the LX, but the Sport adds paddle shifters and a three-mode drive system with ECON, Normal, and Sport settings.

The paddle shifters do not turn the CVT into a conventional automatic. Instead, they let you select programmed ratios that imitate stepped gear changes. Sport mode also changes the vehicle’s response so the drivetrain feels more immediate during acceleration.

Honda Civic Sport MPG and Efficiency

The 2026 Civic Sport sedan is EPA-rated at 31 mpg city, 39 mpg highway, and 34 mpg combined. Those are the Sport figures; the often-quoted 32/41/36 ratings belong to the lighter LX sedan.

The Sport has a 12.4-gallon fuel tank and uses regular unleaded gasoline. Idle-stop can shut off the engine while the vehicle is stationary and restart it when you are ready to move, reducing unnecessary idling under suitable conditions.

The 18-inch wheels and wider 235/40R18 tires help distinguish the Sport from the LX, but they also coincide with slightly lower EPA fuel-economy ratings. The Sport Hybrid takes a different approach, pairing its gasoline engine with Honda’s two-motor hybrid system.

Honda Civic Sport 0–60 and Handling

Honda does not publish an official 0–60 time for the Civic Sport. In an independent Car and Driver test of a 2025 Civic Sport sedan, the car reached 60 mph in 8.9 seconds and completed the quarter-mile in 16.9 seconds at 87 mph.

The 2026 model retains the same 150-hp and 133-lb-ft output, but an 8.9-second result should still be treated as a test benchmark rather than a guaranteed 2026 acceleration time. Temperature, tires, road surface, vehicle load, and test method can change measured acceleration.

0–60 Acceleration

The Civic Sport’s measured acceleration places the emphasis on predictable daily performance rather than rapid launches. The CVT keeps the engine in its useful operating range, while paddle shifters give you more control over simulated ratios when desired.

Handling And Grip

The 2026 Civic Sport uses a MacPherson-strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension, along with variable-ratio electric power steering. Honda lists a 11.5:1 steering ratio, 2.20 turns lock-to-lock, and a 38.1-foot curb-to-curb turning diameter for the Sport.

Those last two figures are important because 11.3:1 and 36.1 feet apply to the LX, not the Sport. The Sport also runs 235/40R18 all-season tires on 18-inch wheels.

In Car and Driver’s 2025 Sport test, the sedan generated 0.87 g on a 300-foot skidpad and stopped from 70 mph in 180 feet. Those are instrumented test results, not manufacturer specifications, but they give useful context for the chassis and tire setup.

Honda Civic Sport Dimensions and Size

The 2026 Honda Civic Sport sedan measures 184.8 inches long, 70.9 inches wide, and 55.7 inches tall. Its 107.7-inch wheelbase gives it the same basic exterior footprint as the other 2026 Civic sedan trims.

Honda lists the Sport’s curb weight at 2,926 pounds, not 2,875 pounds. The latter is the official curb weight of the LX sedan.

The sedan’s size keeps it compact enough for everyday parking while providing a full five-seat cabin and a separate trunk. The Sport’s wider tires and larger wheels also explain why its turning circle differs from the LX despite sharing the same wheelbase and body dimensions.

Honda Civic Sport Interior Space and Cargo

The Civic Sport sedan provides 99 cubic feet of passenger volume and 14.8 cubic feet of trunk space. Front legroom is 42.3 inches, while rear passengers receive 37.4 inches.

The Sport also has a 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback, which gives you more flexibility for longer items than the LX’s basic fold-down seatback arrangement.

Front Seat Dimensions

Front-seat space is generous for a compact sedan on paper. Honda lists 39.3 inches of headroom, 42.3 inches of legroom, 57.0 inches of shoulder room, and 54.3 inches of hiproom.

• Headroom: 39.3 inches
• Legroom: 42.3 inches
• Shoulder room: 57.0 inches
• Hiproom: 54.3 inches

The driver also gets a tilt-and-telescoping steering column and manual seat-height adjustment, allowing the seating position to be adjusted for different body sizes.

Rear Seat Comfort

The rear bench provides 37.1 inches of headroom, 37.4 inches of legroom, 56.0 inches of shoulder room, and 48.9 inches of hiproom. The Civic is officially a five-passenger sedan, so the rear bench includes three seating positions.

The measurements also show why two adults generally have more space across the rear bench than three. The 56.0-inch shoulder measurement is shared across all rear occupants, while the center position reduces the personal width available to each passenger when the seat is full.

• Rear headroom: 37.1 inches
• Rear legroom: 37.4 inches
• Rear shoulder room: 56.0 inches
• Rear hiproom: 48.9 inches

Cargo Capacity Details

The Civic Sport sedan has 14.8 cubic feet of trunk volume. Its 60/40 split rear seatback lets you expand usable loading length while retaining one or two rear seating positions when the load shape allows it.

In its current Civic testing, Car and Driver reports fitting six carry-on suitcases in the Civic sedan’s trunk. With the rear seats folded, its test accommodated 17 carry-on cases in total.

The hatchback is substantially roomier rather than merely similar. Honda lists 24.5 cubic feet behind the rear seat in the 2026 Civic Sport hatchback, compared with the sedan’s 14.8 cubic feet.

Honda Civic Sport Features and Trim Differences

The Civic Sport sits above the LX by keeping the same 150-hp gasoline engine while adding equipment aimed at appearance, convenience, and driver control. Honda’s 2026 features-by-trim guide lists a three-mode drive system, CVT paddle shifters, remote engine start, 18-inch gloss-black wheels, heated power mirrors, and Sport pedals among the upgrades.

The Sport also adds a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, an eight-speaker 180-watt audio system, Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock, a rear center armrest, and the 60/40 split rear seatback. A 7-inch touchscreen supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto through a wired smartphone connection.

For safety and driver assistance, Honda Sensing includes forward-collision warning, Collision Mitigation Braking System, lane-departure warning, Road Departure Mitigation, adaptive cruise control with Low-Speed Follow, Lane Keeping Assist, Traffic Jam Assist, and traffic-sign recognition. The Sport additionally receives blind-spot information with Cross Traffic Monitor.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety rates the 2025–26 Civic sedan a 2025 Top Safety Pick. The rating includes Good results in the small-overlap front and updated side evaluations and an Acceptable result in the updated moderate-overlap front test.

The 2026 Civic Si specifications make the performance difference clear: the Si produces 200 hp and 192 lb-ft from a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine and sends power through a six-speed manual transmission. It also includes a helical limited-slip differential.

Independent testing supports the difference in straight-line pace. Car and Driver records a 6.6-second 0–60 result for the Civic Si, compared with the 8.9-second result from its 2025 Civic Sport sedan test.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are the Key Features of the Honda Civic Sport?

The 2026 Civic Sport sedan has a 150-hp 2.0-liter engine, CVT with paddle shifters, and ECON, Normal, and Sport drive modes. It also includes 18-inch alloy wheels, remote start, heated mirrors, blind-spot monitoring with Cross Traffic Monitor, a 7-inch touchscreen, and an eight-speaker audio system.

How Fast Does a Honda Civic Sport Go From 0 to 60?

A 2025 Honda Civic Sport sedan reached 60 mph in 8.9 seconds in Car and Driver testing. Honda does not publish an official 0–60 figure, so this should be treated as an independent test result rather than a guaranteed factory performance specification for every car.

What’s Faster, Civic Sport or Si?

The Civic Si is faster than the gas Civic Sport in instrumented testing. The Sport makes 150 hp and 133 lb-ft, while the 2026 Si produces 200 hp and 192 lb-ft. Car and Driver records 6.6 seconds to 60 mph for the Si versus 8.9 seconds for its tested 2025 Sport sedan.

What MPG Does the 2026 Honda Civic Sport Get?

The 2026 Civic Sport sedan is EPA-rated at 31 mpg city, 39 mpg highway, and 34 mpg combined. The higher 32/41/36 figures apply to the LX sedan, while the Sport Hybrid reaches 50/47/49 mpg because it uses Honda’s two-motor hybrid powertrain.

How Much Cargo Space Does the Civic Sport Have?

The 2026 Civic Sport sedan has 14.8 cubic feet of trunk space and a 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback. The Civic Sport hatchback is much roomier for cargo, with Honda listing 24.5 cubic feet behind its rear seat.

What’s the Difference Between Civic Sport and Sport Hybrid?

The biggest difference is the powertrain. The gas Civic Sport uses a 150-hp 2.0-liter engine and CVT and is rated at 34 mpg combined, while the Sport Hybrid uses Honda’s two-motor hybrid system with 200 total system horsepower and a 49-mpg combined rating.

Conclusion

The 2026 Honda Civic Sport combines a 150-hp 2.0-liter engine with useful Sport-specific upgrades rather than a major increase in engine output. Its correct EPA rating is 31/39/34 mpg, curb weight is 2,926 pounds, and trunk capacity is 14.8 cubic feet. If acceleration matters most, the Sport Hybrid and Si provide a clear step up; the regular Sport instead emphasizes everyday practicality, styling, and equipment.

Sources

1. Honda 2026 Civic Sedan Features & Specs: engine, MPG, chassis, dimensions, interior measurements, and trim specifications.
2. Honda Information Center — Features by Trim: Sport equipment and differences from LX and Hybrid trims.
3. Car and Driver — 2025 Civic Sport Test: 0–60 mph, quarter-mile, braking, and skidpad results.
4. Honda 2026 Civic Si Features & Specs: Si engine, torque, transmission, fuel economy, and limited-slip differential.
5. Car and Driver — Honda Civic Si: independent Si acceleration result.
6. IIHS — Honda Civic Safety Ratings: 2025–26 sedan crash-test ratings and Top Safety Pick status.
7. Honda Information Center — Civic Hatchback Specifications: 24.5-cubic-foot Sport hatchback cargo capacity.
8. Car and Driver — Honda Civic: sedan carry-on luggage testing.