2018 Honda Civic 1.5L Turbo Specs
10th gen · Updated Oct 2026
- Horsepower
- 174 hp
- 162 lb-ft
- Curb weight
- 2,849 lb
- Oil capacity
- 3.7 qt
- with filter
- Oil type
- SAE 0W-20
- Tire size
- 215/50R17
- MPG combined
- 36 mpg
Specs #specs
The 2018 Honda Civic 1.5L Turbo makes 174 hp at 6,000 rpm and 162 lb-ft of torque. Its curb weight is 2,849 lb.
| Horsepower | 174 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 162 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Curb weight | 2,849 lb |
| Length | 182.3 in |
| Width | 70.8 in |
| Height | 55.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
Engine #engine
| Engine | 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Cylinders | I4 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Compression ratio | 10.6:1 |
| Bore × stroke | 73.0 x 89.5 mm |
Oil capacity & fluids #oil-capacity
The 2018 Honda Civic 1.5L Turbo takes 3.7 quarts of SAE 0W-20 oil with a filter change.
| Engine oil (with filter) | 3.7 qt |
|---|---|
| Oil type | SAE 0W-20 |
| Continuously variable transmission fluid | 3.9 qt Honda HCF-2 |
| Manual transmission fluid | 2.0 qt Honda MTF |
| Engine coolant | 1.34 gal (CVT), 1.32 gal (6-speed manual) |
| Fuel tank | 12.4 gal |
| Brake fluid | DOT 3 |
Wheels & tires #tire-size
The 2018 Honda Civic 1.5L Turbo comes with 215/50R17 tires, inflated to 32 psi.
| Tire size | 215/50R17 |
|---|---|
| Wheel size | 17 x 7 in (EX-T, EX-L, Touring) |
| Tire pressure | 32 psi |
| Lug nut torque | 80 lb-ft |
Fuel economy #mpg
| City | Highway | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-speed manual (EX-T) | 31 | 42 | 35 |
| CVT (EX-T, EX-L, Touring) | 32 | 42 | 36 |
Maintenance schedule #maintenance
Honda prints no fixed service schedule for this engine. The Maintenance Minder works out engine oil life from how the car is driven and shows codes (A or B plus sub-items 1–7) on the dash when service is due; the owner's manual lists what each code covers.
| Engine oil, if no Maintenance Minder message | 12 mo |
|---|---|
| Brake fluid, if no Maintenance Minder message | 36 mo |
4 recalls for the 2018 Honda Civic →
FAQ
How much oil does a 2018 Civic 1.5T take?
The 1.5L turbo takes 3.7 quarts of SAE 0W-20 with a filter change.
How much horsepower does the 2018 Civic 1.5 turbo have?
174 hp (at 6,000 rpm with the CVT, 5,500 rpm with the EX-T 6-speed manual). Torque is 162 lb-ft with the CVT and 167 lb-ft with the manual.
Sources: 2018 Honda Civic Sedan Owner's Manual, 2018 Civic Sedan Specifications & Features (Honda News), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.