Horsepower

174 hp

162 lb-ft

Curb weight

2,917 lb

Oil capacity

3.7 qt

with filter

Oil type

SAE 0W-20

Tire size

215/50R17

MPG combined

36 mpg

Specs #specs

The 2020 Honda Civic 1.5L Turbo makes 174 hp at 6,000 rpm and 162 lb-ft of torque. Its curb weight is 2,917 lb.

Horsepower	174 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque	162 lb-ft
Transmission	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD
Curb weight	2,917 lb

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 2020 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
Engine coolant	1.34 gal
Fuel tank	12.4 gal
Brake fluid	DOT 3

Wheels & tires #tire-size

The 2020 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)
Tire pressure	32 psi
Lug nut torque	80 lb-ft

Fuel economy #mpg

	City	Highway	Combined
CVT (EX, EX-L)	32	42	36
CVT (Touring)	30	38	33

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

5 recalls for the 2020 Honda Civic →

FAQ

How much oil does a 2020 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 2020 Civic 1.5 turbo have?+

174 hp at 6,000 rpm and 162 lb-ft of torque.

Sources: 2020 Honda Civic Sedan Owner's Manual, 2020 Honda Civic Sedan Specifications & Features (Honda News), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.