Honda Civic CRX 0–60 Times
The Honda Civic CRX 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 7 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Week and Road & Track and more.
The fastest tested Honda Civic CRX is the 1986 Honda Civic CRX Jackson Turbo Hatchback, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.40 seconds at 101.0 mph, according to Road & Track.
The slowest tested Honda Civic CRX is the 1986 Honda Civic CRX Si Hatchback, which took 9.50 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.80 seconds at 80.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Honda Civic CRX tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.51 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.39 seconds at 84.64 mph.
Fastest Stock 0–60
8.20sec
1986 Si Hatchback
Fastest Overall
5.70sec
1986 Jackson Turbo Hatchback · modified
Avg ¼ Mile
16.39sec
@ 84.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
9.50sec
1986 Si Hatchback
Across 7 verified runs, the Honda Civic CRX ranges from 5.70 to 9.50 seconds 0–60, with a 8.51-second average.
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Honda Civic CRX Performance Overview
Honda’s Civic CRX occupied a compact, gasoline-only performance niche from 1985 to 1991, and across 7 verified tests spanning those years its acceleration profile runs from economy-focused naturally aspirated trims to a brief turbo outlier. Early first-generation cars used EW1 and EW4 engines at 91 hp, with baseline results such as the 1986 DX Hatchback at 8.9 seconds to 60 mph and 16.7 seconds in the quarter-mile, while the 1986 Si Hatchback stretched to 9.5 seconds. A 1985 Si Hatchback also recorded 8.9 seconds, establishing the initial benchmark.
The biggest jump came within the First Generation (1984–1987), when the 1986 Jackson Turbo Hatchback cut 0-60 to 5.7 seconds and ran the quarter-mile in 14.4 seconds at 101 mph, the quickest figures in the dataset. That result sits apart from the broader first-generation average of 8.28 seconds, but it defines the model’s peak tested performance.
By the Second Generation (1988–1991), the CRX shifted to the 108-hp D16A6 in Si form and returned to naturally aspirated consistency rather than outright pace. The best current-generation result is the 1991 Si Hatchback’s 8.9-second 0-60 run, which leaves the CRX ending production as a lightweight, modest-output gasoline hatchback with an overall 0-60 average of 8.51 seconds.
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Honda Civic CRX 0–60 Times by Generation: First Generation to Second Generation
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Generation | 1988–1991 | 9.10s | 8.90s — 1991 Si Hatchback | 2 | The Second Generation generation (1988–1991) averaged 9.10 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1991 Si Hatchback at 8.90 seconds. Output was 108 hp across 1.6L I-4 configurations. |
| First Generation | 1984–1987 | 8.28s | 5.70s — 1986 Jackson Turbo Hatchback | 5 | The First Generation generation (1984–1987) averaged 8.28 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 1986 Jackson Turbo Hatchback at 5.70 seconds. Output was 91 hp across 1.5L I-4, 1.6L Turbo I-4 configurations. Includes 1 result from 1 modified vehicle. |
Second Generation
1988–1991
Avg 0–60
9.10s
Fastest
8.90s
Tests
2
1991 Si Hatchback
The Second Generation generation (1988–1991) averaged 9.10 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1991 Si Hatchback at 8.90 seconds. Output was 108 hp across 1.6L I-4 configurations.
First Generation
1984–1987
Avg 0–60
8.28s
Fastest
5.70s
Tests
5
1986 Jackson Turbo Hatchback
The First Generation generation (1984–1987) averaged 8.28 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 1986 Jackson Turbo Hatchback at 5.70 seconds. Output was 91 hp across 1.5L I-4, 1.6L Turbo I-4 configurations. Includes 1 result from 1 modified vehicle.
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Honda Civic CRX 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
7 tests · 4 years
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1991 Honda Civic CRX
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
8.90
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.10
sec
Recorded Tests
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1991 Honda Civic CRX Si Hatchback
8.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.10s
¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 8.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 83.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.6L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 108 hp
- Torque
- 100 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,017 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 18.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 24 C / 30 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 7
How we verify Honda Civic CRX performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Honda Civic CRX trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Honda Civic CRX 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Honda Civic CRX performance FAQs
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The 1991 Honda Civic CRX Si Hatchback runs 0-60 mph in 8.9 seconds. In the same test, it covered the quarter-mile in 17.1 seconds at 83 mph. That 1991 Si used a 108-hp D16A6 engine, front-wheel drive, and had a curb weight of 2,017 pounds.
The quickest Honda Civic CRX on record is the 1986 Jackson Turbo Hatchback, which reached 60 mph in 5.7 seconds. It is also the fastest CRX in the quarter-mile, posting a 14.4-second run at 101 mph. That car is listed as heavily modified, so it is not the fastest stock CRX.
The fastest stock Honda Civic CRX on record is the 1986 Si Hatchback at 8.2 seconds from 0-60 mph. Overall, the CRX averages 8.51 seconds to 60 mph across 7 recorded tests, but the quickest result overall is a heavily modified 1986 Jackson Turbo Hatchback, not a production-spec car.
Across 7 recorded Honda Civic CRX tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 8.51 seconds. The average quarter-mile performance is 16.39 seconds at 84.6 mph. Those figures reflect the full spread of runs on record, from the 5.7-second modified outlier to stock Si Hatchback results in the 8.2- to 9.5-second range.
The First Generation Honda Civic CRX, covering 1984 to 1987, averages 0-60 mph in 8.28 seconds across 5 tests. The quickest first-gen result is 5.7 seconds from the 1986 Jackson Turbo Hatchback. First-generation cars on record include both naturally aspirated and turbocharged examples, all with gasoline powertrains.
The fastest First Generation Honda Civic CRX is the 1986 Jackson Turbo Hatchback with a 0-60 mph time of 5.7 seconds. That same car also owns the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 14.4 seconds and 101 mph. It is classified as heavily modified rather than stock or production-spec.
The Second Generation Honda Civic CRX, spanning 1988 to 1991, averages 0-60 mph in 9.1 seconds across 2 tests. The quickest second-generation run is 8.9 seconds from the 1991 Si Hatchback. Second-gen CRX results on record are naturally aspirated gasoline cars with 108 horsepower.
The fastest Second Generation Honda Civic CRX on record is the 1991 Si Hatchback at 8.9 seconds from 0-60 mph. That makes it the quickest 1988-1991 CRX result recorded. It also ran the quarter-mile in 17.1 seconds at 83 mph with its 108-hp naturally aspirated D16A6 engine and front-wheel-drive layout.
The Honda Civic CRX Si Hatchback is the most-tested CRX trim, with 6 runs on record. Across those tests, it averages 8.98 seconds from 0-60 mph, and its best recorded 0-60 time is 8.2 seconds. Current-year 1991 Si testing shows an 8.9-second 0-60 run and a 17.1-second quarter-mile at 83 mph.
The Jackson Turbo Hatchback is quicker. Its best recorded 0-60 mph time is 5.7 seconds, compared with the Si Hatchback's best of 8.2 seconds. The tradeoff is that the Jackson Turbo example is heavily modified, while Si Hatchback results make up the stock baseline, with 6 tests and an 8.98-second average to 60 mph.
The Honda Civic CRX averages 16.39 seconds in the quarter-mile at 84.6 mph across 7 recorded tests. The fastest quarter-mile result is 14.4 seconds at 101 mph from the heavily modified 1986 Jackson Turbo Hatchback. For a stock current-year example, the 1991 Si Hatchback runs 17.1 seconds at 83 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Week
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Honda Civic CRX can do, not a single marketing claim.
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