2020 Honda Civic 2.0L Specs
10th gen · Updated Oct 2026
- Horsepower
- 158 hp
- 138 lb-ft
- Curb weight
- 2,762 lb
- Oil capacity
- 4.4 qt
- with filter
- Oil type
- SAE 0W-20
- Tire size
- 215/55R16
- MPG combined
- 33 mpg
Specs #specs
The 2020 Honda Civic 2.0L makes 158 hp at 6,500 rpm and 138 lb-ft of torque at 4,200 rpm. Its curb weight is 2,762 lb.
| Horsepower | 158 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 138 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Curb weight | 2,762 lb |
Engine #engine
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | I4 |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Compression ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Bore × stroke | 86.0 x 85.9 mm |
Oil capacity & fluids #oil-capacity
The 2020 Honda Civic 2.0L takes 4.4 quarts of SAE 0W-20 oil with a filter change.
| Engine oil (with filter) | 4.4 qt |
|---|---|
| Oil type | SAE 0W-20 |
| Continuously variable transmission fluid | 3.7 qt Honda HCF-2 |
| Manual transmission fluid | 2.0 qt Honda MTF |
| Engine coolant | 1.4 gal |
| Fuel tank | 12.4 gal |
| Brake fluid | DOT 3 |
Wheels & tires #tire-size
The 2020 Honda Civic 2.0L comes with 215/55R16 tires, inflated to 32 psi.
| Tire size | 215/55R16 |
|---|---|
| Wheel size | 16 x 7 in (LX) |
| Tire pressure | 32 psi |
| Lug nut torque | 80 lb-ft |
Fuel economy #mpg
| City | Highway | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-speed manual (LX, Sport) | 25 | 36 | 29 |
| CVT (LX) | 30 | 38 | 33 |
| CVT (Sport) | 29 | 37 | 32 |
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 2.0 take?
The 2.0L four-cylinder takes 4.4 quarts of SAE 0W-20 with a filter change.
What MPG does the 2020 Civic LX get?
The EPA rates the LX at 30 city / 38 highway / 33 combined mpg.
Sources: 2020 Honda Civic Sedan Owner's Manual, 2020 Honda Civic Sedan Specifications & Features (Honda News), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.