Honda Civic 1972–1979 car dimensions: 3405 mm long, 1505 mm wide and 1325 mm high. Unladen weight is 625 kg.
The cabin offers a flat floor and roomy feel from the front-wheel-drive layout plus panoramic windows for strong visibility front and rear. Deluxe models include a dual-system heater with defroster and two-speed electric ventilation with demister as standard. Reclining front bucket seats with headrests, woodgrain instrument panel accents, and basic two-point seatbelts come fitted. Air conditioning is an optional built-in unit. No electronic driver aids appear in the equipment lists.
The 3-door hatchback uses a top-hinged rear door integrated with the window for a large opening. A fold-down rear seat expands the load area for longer items, with the spare tire and tools stored inside.
The cabin feels open and bright with a flat floor that gives ample foot room front and rear plus panoramic windows that cut blind spots for clear views all around. Seats hold the body firmly with reclining fronts and slides on both sides. Deluxe grade brings dual-system ventilation with electric fan and demister plus dual heater-defroster that warms quickly. Soft-pad instrument panel separates gauges from controls for easy reach and low glare. Optional embedded cooler keeps the passenger side clear of bulk.
Fuel economy 22 km/L at steady 60 km/h on paved flat road
Regular gasoline, 38 L tank
Front drum brakes, rear leading-trailing drums
Two-point seat belts standard on front seats with anchors for three-point belts front and rear
Impact-absorbing steering column and monocoque body shaped from crash-test data to limit cabin crush
The 1169 cc water-cooled engine runs on regular gasoline and returns a tested 22 km/L at constant 60 km/h. The 38 L tank sits protected under the rear seat. Light overall weight around 625 kg for the three-door Deluxe helps keep consumption low in daily use.
Safety starts with a rigid monocoque that uses the front structure ahead of the axle and the spare tire at the rear to absorb impacts while keeping cabin shape. Brake and fuel lines run high inside the side sills with no joints in the passenger area. Two-point belts come standard up front. three-point anchors are ready on all seats. The steering column collapses on heavy impact and doors use anti-burst locks with recessed handles.
Living with the car means simple upkeep of the transverse four-cylinder and strut suspension at both ends. The hatch opens high for easy loading and the flat floor plus fold-capable rear seat add day-to-day flexibility. No complex systems mean straightforward checks of belts, brakes and fluids keep it reliable.
Length 3405 mm, Width 1505 mm, Height 1325 mm, Wheelbase 2200 mm (Civic 1972–1979)
Sources: manufacturer data, Honda news release “HONDA CIVIC 新発売” and Honda Fact Book CIVIC 1972.07, type SB1, Transport Ministry certification, Top speed, Bracketed GL figures in that sheet are not used.