Honda Civic 0–60 Times
The Honda Civic 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 170 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more. A further 4 modified or prototype runs are listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Honda Civic is the 2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition 5-door Hatchback, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.80 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.30 seconds at 110.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Honda Civic is the 1975 Honda Civic CVCC 3-door Hatchback, which took 17.40 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 21.00 seconds at 65.0 mph, according to Road & Track.
Across the 170 verified production tests of the Honda Civic, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.07 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.08 seconds at 88.42 mph.
Separately, 4 modified or prototype runs are on record for the Honda Civic, led by the 2004 Honda Civic Advanced Engine Management Si 3-door Hatchback at 4.50 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 4.80sec 2021 Type R Limited Edition 5-door Hatchback · stock
Average 0–60 8.07sec Across 170 production runs
Fastest Modified 4.50sec 2004 Advanced Engine Management Si 3-door Hatchback · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 16.08sec @ 88.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 17.40sec 1975 CVCC 3-door
Across 170 verified production runs, the Honda Civic ranges from 4.80 to 17.40 seconds 0–60, with a 8.07-second average. 4 modified or prototype runs are recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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Honda Civic Performance Overview
Honda’s Civic performance record spans 1973 to 2025 and, across 173 independently verified tests, shows a steady move from economy-car acceleration to a broad compact lineup with distinct performance variants. Early first- and second-generation cars used naturally aspirated gasoline fours in the 50–76 hp range, with the 1973 3-door Hatchback reaching 60 mph in 12.9 seconds, while the slowest figure in the dataset came from the 1975 CVCC 3-door Hatchback at 17.4 seconds. By the 1980 1500GL 3-door Hatchback, the benchmark had improved to 10.9 seconds, and the 1986 Si 3-door Hatchback cut that to 10.57.
The 1988-2000 period established the Civic Si as the main factory performance thread, moving from the 1990 Si 3-door Hatchback’s 8.5-second run to the 1992 Si 3-door Hatchback at 7.5. Engine output expanded from early 50–67 hp units to 160 hp by the sixth generation, with naturally aspirated cars joined by supercharged and later hybrid variants.
From the 2000s onward, the Civic added hybrid, diesel, turbocharged, and higher-output gasoline forms. The all-time quickest test remains the 4.5-second 0-60 by the 2004 Advanced Engine Management Si 3-door Hatchback, which also posted a 12.7-second quarter-mile. In the 10th generation, the 2021 Type R Limited Edition ran 4.8 seconds, and today’s 11th-generation range spans 150–315 hp, with the current best being the 4.9-second 2023 Type R 5-door Hatchback.
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Honda Civic 0–60 Times by Generation: 1st Gen to 11th Gen
11 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
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| 11th Gen | 2022–present | 7.06s | 4.90s — 2023 Type R 5-door Hatchback | 25 | The 11th Gen generation (2022–present) averaged 7.06 seconds to 60 mph across 25 production tests, led by the 2023 Type R 5-door Hatchback at 4.90 seconds. Output ranged from 150 to 315 hp across 1.5L Turbo I-4, 2.0L I-4, 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.06-kWh, 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations. |
| 10th Gen | 2016–2021 | 6.42s | 4.80s — 2021 Type R Limited Edition 5-door Hatchback | 44 | The 10th Gen generation (2016–2021) averaged 6.42 seconds to 60 mph across 44 production tests, led by the 2021 Type R Limited Edition 5-door Hatchback at 4.80 seconds. Output ranged from 158 to 306 hp across 1.5L Turbo I-4, 2.0L I-4, 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations. |
| 9th Gen | 2012–2015 | 8.26s | 6.10s — 2013 Si Coupe | 29 | The 9th Gen generation (2012–2015) averaged 8.26 seconds to 60 mph across 29 production tests, led by the 2013 Si Coupe at 6.10 seconds. Output ranged from 110 to 205 hp across 1.5L I-4 + Elec, 1.5L I-4 + Elec , 1.5L I-4 + Elec 17-kW, 1.8L I-4, 2.4L I-4 configurations. |
| 8th Gen | 2006–2011 | 8.03s | 6.30s — 2007 Si Sedan | 24 | The 8th Gen generation (2006–2011) averaged 8.03 seconds to 60 mph across 24 production tests, led by the 2007 Si Sedan at 6.30 seconds. Output ranged from 110 to 197 hp across 1.3L I-4 + Elec 1.2-volt, 1.8L I-4, 2.0L I-4, 2.2L Turbo Diesel I-4, 2.4L Supercharger I-4 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
| 7th Gen | 2001–2005 | 9.41s | 7.60s — 2002 Si 3-door Hatchback | 15 | The 7th Gen generation (2001–2005) averaged 9.41 seconds to 60 mph across 15 production tests, led by the 2002 Si 3-door Hatchback at 7.60 seconds. Output ranged from 93 to 160 hp across 1.3L I-4 + Elec, 1.3L I-4 + Elec 10-kW, 1.7L I-4, 2.0L I-4, 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations. A further 2 results from 2 modified vehicles are recorded but excluded from the average. |
| 6th Gen | 1996–2000 | 9.26s | 7.10s — 1999 Si Coupe | 14 | The 6th Gen generation (1996–2000) averaged 9.26 seconds to 60 mph across 14 production tests, led by the 1999 Si Coupe at 7.10 seconds. Output ranged from 105 to 160 hp across 1.6L I-4, 1.6L Supercharger I-4 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
| 5th Gen | 1992–1995 | 9.33s | 7.50s — 1992 Si 3-door Hatchback | 4 | The 5th Gen generation (1992–1995) averaged 9.33 seconds to 60 mph across 4 production tests, led by the 1992 Si 3-door Hatchback at 7.50 seconds. Output ranged from 92 to 125 hp across 1.5L I-4, 1.6L I-4 configurations. |
| 4th Gen | 1988–1991 | 9.64s | 8.50s — 1990 Si 3-door Hatchback | 5 | The 4th Gen generation (1988–1991) averaged 9.64 seconds to 60 mph across 5 production tests, led by the 1990 Si 3-door Hatchback at 8.50 seconds. Output ranged from 92 to 108 hp across 1.5L I-4, 1.6L I-4 configurations. |
| 3rd Gen | 1984–1987 | 11.09s | 10.57s — 1986 Si 3-door Hatchback | 2 | The 3rd Gen generation (1984–1987) averaged 11.09 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1986 Si 3-door Hatchback at 10.57 seconds. Output ranged from 76 to 91 hp across 1.5L I-4 configurations. |
| 2nd Gen | 1980–1983 | 11.67s | 10.90s — 1980 1500GL 3-door Hatchback | 3 | The 2nd Gen generation (1980–1983) averaged 11.67 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 1980 1500GL 3-door Hatchback at 10.90 seconds. Output ranged from 67 to 76 hp across 1.5L I-4 configurations. |
| 1st Gen | 1973–1979 | 15.35s | 12.90s — 1973 3-door Hatchback | 4 | The 1st Gen generation (1973–1979) averaged 15.35 seconds to 60 mph across 4 production tests, led by the 1973 3-door Hatchback at 12.90 seconds. Output ranged from 50 to 67 hp across 1.2L I-4, 1.5L I-4 configurations. |
11th Gen 2022–present
Avg 0–60 7.06s
Fastest 4.90s
Tests 25
2023 Type R 5-door Hatchback
The 11th Gen generation (2022–present) averaged 7.06 seconds to 60 mph across 25 production tests, led by the 2023 Type R 5-door Hatchback at 4.90 seconds. Output ranged from 150 to 315 hp across 1.5L Turbo I-4, 2.0L I-4, 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.06-kWh, 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations.
10th Gen 2016–2021
Avg 0–60 6.42s
Fastest 4.80s
Tests 44
2021 Type R Limited Edition 5-door Hatchback
The 10th Gen generation (2016–2021) averaged 6.42 seconds to 60 mph across 44 production tests, led by the 2021 Type R Limited Edition 5-door Hatchback at 4.80 seconds. Output ranged from 158 to 306 hp across 1.5L Turbo I-4, 2.0L I-4, 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations.
9th Gen 2012–2015
Avg 0–60 8.26s
Fastest 6.10s
Tests 29
2013 Si Coupe
The 9th Gen generation (2012–2015) averaged 8.26 seconds to 60 mph across 29 production tests, led by the 2013 Si Coupe at 6.10 seconds. Output ranged from 110 to 205 hp across 1.5L I-4 + Elec, 1.5L I-4 + Elec , 1.5L I-4 + Elec 17-kW, 1.8L I-4, 2.4L I-4 configurations.
8th Gen 2006–2011
Avg 0–60 8.03s
Fastest 6.30s
Tests 24
2007 Si Sedan
The 8th Gen generation (2006–2011) averaged 8.03 seconds to 60 mph across 24 production tests, led by the 2007 Si Sedan at 6.30 seconds. Output ranged from 110 to 197 hp across 1.3L I-4 + Elec 1.2-volt, 1.8L I-4, 2.0L I-4, 2.2L Turbo Diesel I-4, 2.4L Supercharger I-4 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
7th Gen 2001–2005
Avg 0–60 9.41s
Fastest 7.60s
Tests 15
2002 Si 3-door Hatchback
The 7th Gen generation (2001–2005) averaged 9.41 seconds to 60 mph across 15 production tests, led by the 2002 Si 3-door Hatchback at 7.60 seconds. Output ranged from 93 to 160 hp across 1.3L I-4 + Elec, 1.3L I-4 + Elec 10-kW, 1.7L I-4, 2.0L I-4, 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations. A further 2 results from 2 modified vehicles are recorded but excluded from the average.
6th Gen 1996–2000
Avg 0–60 9.26s
Fastest 7.10s
Tests 14
1999 Si Coupe
The 6th Gen generation (1996–2000) averaged 9.26 seconds to 60 mph across 14 production tests, led by the 1999 Si Coupe at 7.10 seconds. Output ranged from 105 to 160 hp across 1.6L I-4, 1.6L Supercharger I-4 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
5th Gen 1992–1995
Avg 0–60 9.33s
Fastest 7.50s
Tests 4
1992 Si 3-door Hatchback
The 5th Gen generation (1992–1995) averaged 9.33 seconds to 60 mph across 4 production tests, led by the 1992 Si 3-door Hatchback at 7.50 seconds. Output ranged from 92 to 125 hp across 1.5L I-4, 1.6L I-4 configurations.
4th Gen 1988–1991
Avg 0–60 9.64s
Fastest 8.50s
Tests 5
1990 Si 3-door Hatchback
The 4th Gen generation (1988–1991) averaged 9.64 seconds to 60 mph across 5 production tests, led by the 1990 Si 3-door Hatchback at 8.50 seconds. Output ranged from 92 to 108 hp across 1.5L I-4, 1.6L I-4 configurations.
3rd Gen 1984–1987
Avg 0–60 11.09s
Fastest 10.57s
Tests 2
1986 Si 3-door Hatchback
The 3rd Gen generation (1984–1987) averaged 11.09 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1986 Si 3-door Hatchback at 10.57 seconds. Output ranged from 76 to 91 hp across 1.5L I-4 configurations.
2nd Gen 1980–1983
Avg 0–60 11.67s
Fastest 10.90s
Tests 3
1980 1500GL 3-door Hatchback
The 2nd Gen generation (1980–1983) averaged 11.67 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 1980 1500GL 3-door Hatchback at 10.90 seconds. Output ranged from 67 to 76 hp across 1.5L I-4 configurations.
1st Gen 1973–1979
Avg 0–60 15.35s
Fastest 12.90s
Tests 4
1973 3-door Hatchback
The 1st Gen generation (1973–1979) averaged 15.35 seconds to 60 mph across 4 production tests, led by the 1973 3-door Hatchback at 12.90 seconds. Output ranged from 50 to 67 hp across 1.2L I-4, 1.5L I-4 configurations.
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Honda Civic 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
170 production tests + 4 modified · 37 years ▾
2026 Honda Civic
1 production run Avg 0–60 6.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.00 sec
Production Tests 1
#20
2026 Honda Civic Hybrid Sport 5-door Hatchback
6.10sec 0–60
15.00s ¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 91.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- E-CVT
- Horsepower
- 200 hp
- Curb Weight
- 3,220 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 16.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 50 C / 45 H / 36 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #20 of 170 production runs
How we verify Honda Civic performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. 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 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Honda Civic 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
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Honda Civic performance FAQs
10 questions The quickest 2025 Honda Civic on record is the Hybrid Sport Touring Sedan at 6.1 seconds from 0-60 mph. Other 2025 results range from 6.2-6.4 seconds for the Hybrid Sport Touring Sedan, 6.3 seconds for the Hybrid Sport Touring hatchback, 6.9 seconds for the Si Sedan, and 8.9-9.6 seconds for the Sport Sedan.
The fastest Honda Civic ever recorded to 60 mph is a 2004 Advanced Engine Management Si 3-door Hatchback at 4.5 seconds. That same car also holds the quickest quarter-mile result at 12.7 seconds at 113.3 mph. It was heavily modified, so it is not the quickest stock Civic.
The fastest stock Honda Civic on record is the 2021 Type R Limited Edition 5-door Hatchback, which reaches 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. That makes it the quickest production Civic in verified testing, edging the fastest 11th Gen result of 4.9 seconds from the 2023 Type R 5-door Hatchback.
The 11th Gen Honda Civic averages 7.06 seconds from 0-60 mph across 25 tests. The quickest example is the 2023 Type R 5-door Hatchback at 4.9 seconds. For the current 2025 lineup, the fastest result is the Hybrid Sport Touring Sedan at 6.1 seconds.
The quickest 10th Gen Honda Civic is the 2021 Type R Limited Edition 5-door Hatchback at 4.8 seconds to 60 mph. Across 44 tests, the 10th Gen averages 6.42 seconds, making it the quickest Civic generation overall among the major production-era generations in verified runs.
The 1st Gen Honda Civic, sold from 1973 to 1979, averages 15.35 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 tests. The quickest recorded 1st Gen example is a 1973 3-door Hatchback at 12.9 seconds. Output for the generation ranges from 50-67 hp, all naturally aspirated gasoline models.
In 2025 testing, the Civic Hybrid Sport Touring is quicker than the Civic Si. The Hybrid Sport Touring Sedan has run 0-60 in 6.1, 6.2, and 6.4 seconds, while the Hybrid Sport Touring 5-door Hatchback ran 6.3 seconds. The 2025 Civic Si Sedan is recorded at 6.9 seconds.
The 2025 Honda Civic Sport Sedan has recorded 0-60 times of 8.9 seconds and 9.6 seconds. Its quarter-mile results are 16.9 seconds at 87.0 mph and 17.4 seconds at 84.1 mph. That places it well behind the quicker 2025 hybrid trims and the Si Sedan in straight-line acceleration.
Among Civic Si models, the quickest result on record is 4.5 seconds from the 2004 Advanced Engine Management Si 3-door Hatchback, but that car was heavily modified. For broader Si nameplate context, the popular Si Sedan averages 6.54 seconds with a best of 6.1 seconds, while Si Coupe averages 6.71 seconds with a best of 6.1 seconds.
Across 173 Honda Civic tests, the average quarter-mile result is 16.04 seconds at 88.7 mph. The quickest quarter-mile on record is 12.7 seconds at 113.3 mph from the heavily modified 2004 Advanced Engine Management Si 3-door Hatchback. For 2025 stock Civics, the best quarter-mile is 14.8 seconds at 93.1 mph from the Hybrid Sport Touring Sedan.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
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 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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