Honda Civic 1987–1991 car dimensions: 3965 mm long, 1680 mm wide and 1335 mm high. Unladen weight is 820 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 250 litres.
The cabin uses a wrap-around instrument panel with controls placed for easy reach and good visibility. Rear seats split and fold. Air conditioning is available as an option. Power steering is optional. No electronic driver aids such as cameras, sensors or stability systems appear in the published equipment.
Luggage space measures 250 litres with the rear seats upright. The floor is flat and the loading edge is low for straightforward loading of bags or boxes.
The cabin uses a wraparound instrument panel with soft curves for an open feel and strong all-around visibility. Flamingo-style front seat rails and round escape seatbacks improve rear entry and foot space. The floor is nearly flat to cut any closed-in sensation. Bucket-style front seats and fabric door pads appear on this grade. Tilt steering is standard. Power steering and sunroof are available as options on some versions.
Regular unleaded gasoline, 45 L tank
10-mode fuel use 18.0 km/L on 5MT (lower with power steering)
Front disc and rear drum brakes with dual circuits and proportioning valve
Front 3-point ELR seat belts standard
Four-wheel double-wishbone suspension on all grades
The 1.5 L carbureted engine runs on regular gasoline from a 45 L tank. Catalog 10-mode figures sit near 18 km/L for the manual and drop with power steering fitted. Real-world use varies with conditions.
Routine care centers on the simple SOHC engine, belts, fluids and the independent suspension. Factory service manuals cover the full range of mechanical and electrical work. Parts remain straightforward to source.
Safety kit is basic for the era: dual-circuit brakes, front discs, rear drums and 3-point ELR belts up front. Anti-lock brakes appear only as an option on higher grades. Body structure uses high-strength members and monocoque design for rigidity.
Living with the car means a light curb weight, sharp handling from the double-wishbone setup and easy access for maintenance. Keep an eye on timing-belt age and rust in wheel arches.
Length 3965 mm, Width 1680 mm, Height 1335 mm, Wheelbase 2500 mm (Civic 1987–1991)
Sources: manufacturer data, Honda Motor Co. specification sheet, Luggage, The 25R sheet prints the engine code as D158.