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Honda · model year 1990
1990 Honda Civic CRX HF
Two Seaters · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Two Seaters
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 1990 Honda Civic CRX HF is a gasoline two-seater with front-wheel drive, a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, and a five-speed manual transmission. Its EPA rating is 43 MPG combined, with 40 MPG city and 47 MPG highway. EPA lists annual fuel cost at $1,550 and tailpipe emissions at 206.67 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 43 MPG combined EPA rating
- 47 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive
- Five-speed manual transmission
Watch for
- Only two seats
- 40 MPG city rating trails its highway figure
- Gasoline tailpipe emissions of 206.67 grams per mile
Who it suits. Drivers who can live with two seats Highway commuters seeking strong MPG Drivers who prefer a manual transmission
Choose the 1990 Honda Civic CRX HF when two seats are enough and fuel use matters more than carrying capacity. Its 43 MPG combined rating and $1,550 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate point to economical gasoline travel, especially on highway runs. The 1.5-liter engine, front-wheel drive, and five-speed manual keep the layout straightforward. Buyers needing more seats should look elsewhere, while drivers comfortable with a manual two-seater get a car with a clear efficiency focus.
What it is
The 1990 Honda Civic CRX HF is a two-seat car from Honda's Civic family. It uses front-wheel drive, a 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a five-speed manual transmission. See more Honda cars.
The numbers
Its defining EPA figure is 43 MPG combined. The split is 40 MPG in city driving and 47 MPG on the highway. The highway number is 7 MPG higher than the city figure, so steady open-road trips suit its rating more closely than stop-and-go travel.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $1,550. Tailpipe emissions are listed at 206.67 grams per mile.
How it compares
The available figures show a clear spread within this car: 40 MPG in the city, 47 MPG on the highway, and 43 MPG combined. No other vehicle figures are provided here for a direct side-by-side comparison.
Who it suits
This CRX HF suits a driver who wants a two-seat car with a manual gearbox and strong fuel economy. Its front-wheel-drive layout and higher highway rating fit someone whose driving includes regular open-road miles.
Trade-offs
The two-seat body limits passenger space. The manual transmission requires the driver to shift. City economy is lower than highway economy at 40 MPG, and the listed tailpipe output is 206.67 grams per mile.
Verdict
Choose the 1990 Honda Civic CRX HF when two seats are enough and fuel use matters more than carrying capacity. Its 43 MPG combined rating and $1,550 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate point to economical gasoline travel, especially on highway runs. The 1.5-liter engine, front-wheel drive, and five-speed manual keep the layout straightforward. Buyers needing more seats should look elsewhere, while drivers comfortable with a manual two-seater get a car with a clear efficiency focus.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 43 MPG
- City MPG
- 40 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 47 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,550
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 207 g per mile
- Model year
- 1990
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Two Seaters
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.5 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
How many seats does the 1990 Honda Civic CRX HF have?
It is classified as a two-seater.
What MPG does the CRX HF get?
EPA rates it at 43 MPG combined, 40 MPG city, and 47 MPG highway.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with a five-speed manual transmission.
Is the 1990 CRX HF front-wheel drive?
Yes. Its drive layout is front-wheel drive.
What is its EPA annual fuel cost?
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $1,550.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
The listed tailpipe figure is 206.67 grams per mile.
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