Honda Civic 2001–2005 car dimensions: 4435 mm long, 1715 mm wide and 1440 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,098 kg. Braked towing is 450 kg.
The DX cabin is basic with an AM/FM stereo, tilt steering column, dual vanity mirrors, front cup holders, and 60/40 split fold-down rear seats. Dual front airbags are standard with side airbags available. Air conditioning is an accessory. No advanced driver aids are fitted.
Trunk volume is 12.9 cubic feet. The 60/40 split fold-down rear seatbacks allow longer items to fit through from the cabin.
Maximum load for occupants, cargo and accessories is 850 lbs. The sedan can tow a trailer up to 1000 lbs total weight with proper hitch and tongue load near 10 percent. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is listed.
The cabin seats five comfortably with a flat rear floor that adds legroom and footroom. Front seats are wider with thicker cushions and firmer broad backrests made to cut fatigue on long trips. An adjustable steering column lets you set a good driving position. Reclining front seatbacks, dual vanity mirrors, door pockets, coin box and front cupholders that take 20-ounce bottles are standard. The 60/40 split fold-down rear seat adds cargo flexibility.
EPA estimates 32 city/39 highway mpg with 5-speed manual. 30/38 with automatic
13.2-gallon fuel tank
ULEV-rated 1.7-liter engine
Dual-stage front airbags standard. side airbags available
NHTSA 5-star frontal ratings for driver and passenger
IIHS Good rating in moderate-overlap frontal test
Maintenance interval indicator standard. no scheduled tune-ups for first 105,000 miles
The 1.7-liter SOHC engine is ULEV-certified and returns 32/39 mpg on the EPA cycle with the standard 5-speed manual or 30/38 with the available 4-speed automatic. The tank holds 13.2 gallons of regular unleaded.
A maintenance interval light is standard. Engines need no scheduled tune-ups for the first 105,000 miles. Follow the owner's schedule for oil and filter changes, which start at 10,000-mile or 12-month intervals under normal conditions.
The body uses high-strength steel, crush zones and side-impact beams. Dual-stage front airbags, front seat-belt pretensioners, adjustable anchors, 3-point belts at all seats and LATCH anchors are standard. Side airbags are optional. NHTSA gave 5 stars in frontal tests. IIHS rated the moderate-overlap front Good.
Immobilizer theft-deterrent is standard. The car is known for durability and straightforward upkeep when serviced on schedule.
Length 4435 mm, Width 1715 mm, Height 1440 mm, Wheelbase 2620 mm (Civic 2001–2005)
Sources: manufacturer data, Honda North America 2001 Civic Sedan specification sheet and the 2001 Civic Sedan brochure, DX column, The 2001 Civic Sedan owner’s manual confirms length, wheelbase, displacement, tyre size and the 86-octane unleaded requirement.