Horsepower

158 hp

138 lb-ft

Curb weight

2,771 lb

Oil capacity

4.4 qt

with filter

Oil type

SAE 0W-20

Tire size

215/55R16

MPG combined

33 mpg

Specs #specs

The 2021 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 2,771 lb.

Horsepower	158 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque	138 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm
Transmission	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD
Curb weight	2,771 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 2021 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
Engine coolant	1.4 gal
Fuel tank	12.4 gal
Brake fluid	DOT 3

Wheels & tires #tire-size

The 2021 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
CVT (LX)	30	38	33
CVT (Sport)	29	37	32

4 recalls for the 2021 Honda Civic →

FAQ

How much oil does a 2021 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 2021 Civic LX get?+

The EPA rates the LX at 30 city / 38 highway / 33 combined mpg.

Sources: 2021 Honda Civic Sedan Owner's Manual, 2021 Honda Civic Sedan Specifications & Features (Honda News), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Sep 2026.