Honda Civic CRX 0–60 Times
The Honda Civic CRX 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 6 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, MotorWeek and Road & Track and more. A further 1 modified or prototype run is listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Honda Civic CRX is the 1986 Honda Civic CRX Si Hatchback, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.20 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.40 seconds at 84.0 mph, according to Road & Track.
The slowest tested production 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 MotorWeek.
Across the 6 verified production tests of the Honda Civic CRX, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.98 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.72 seconds at 81.92 mph.
Separately, 1 modified or prototype run is on record for the Honda Civic CRX, led by the 1986 Honda Civic CRX Jackson Turbo Hatchback at 5.70 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 8.20sec 1986 Si Hatchback · stock
Average 0–60 8.98sec Across 6 production runs
Fastest Modified 5.70sec 1986 Jackson Turbo Hatchback · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 16.72sec @ 81.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 9.50sec 1986 Si Hatchback
Across 6 verified production runs, the Honda Civic CRX ranges from 8.20 to 9.50 seconds 0–60, with a 8.98-second average. 1 modified or prototype run is recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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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 | Production 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 production 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 | 8.93s | 8.20s — 1986 Si Hatchback | 4 | The First Generation generation (1984–1987) averaged 8.93 seconds to 60 mph across 4 production tests, led by the 1986 Si Hatchback at 8.20 seconds. Output was 91 hp across 1.5L I-4, 1.6L Turbo I-4 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
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 production 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 8.93s
Fastest 8.20s
Tests 4
1986 Si Hatchback
The First Generation generation (1984–1987) averaged 8.93 seconds to 60 mph across 4 production tests, led by the 1986 Si Hatchback at 8.20 seconds. Output was 91 hp across 1.5L I-4, 1.6L Turbo I-4 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
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Honda Civic CRX 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
6 production tests + 1 modified · 4 years ▾
1991 Honda Civic CRX
1 production run Avg 0–60 8.90 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.10 sec
Production Tests 1
#02
1991 Honda Civic CRX Si Hatchback
8.90sec 0–60
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
- #2 of 6 production runs
How we verify Honda Civic CRX 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 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 verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Honda Civic CRX performance FAQs
11 questions 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
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 CRX can do, not a single marketing claim.
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