2011 Honda Civic

The CarCody take

The 2011 Honda Civic is a gasoline-powered subcompact car with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual transmission. It has a 1.8 L 4-cylinder engine, rated at 26 MPG in city driving and 34 MPG on the highway, with 29 MPG combined. The EPA annual fuel cost is $2,300, and tailpipe emissions are listed at 306.45 g of CO2 per mile. The city and highway figures let buyers consider how the Civic's rated fuel economy aligns with their driving mix, while the annual cost gives another point of comparison. This model is part of the Civic family. Its official EPA listing is available at https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/30602.shtml.

Who it suits. This Civic may suit buyers comparing gasoline subcompact cars with manual transmissions. Its city, highway, and combined ratings give several ways to assess fuel use.

Overview

The 2011 Honda Civic is a gasoline-powered car in the EPA’s Subcompact Cars class. Its listed configuration pairs a 1.8 L four-cylinder engine with a five-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. EPA fuel economy is 26 mpg in city driving, 34 mpg on the highway, and 29 mpg combined.

The EPA estimate for annual fuel cost is $2,300, and reported tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions are 306.45 grams per mile. These figures give buyers a practical starting point for considering fuel use and emissions alongside the Civic’s compact-car classification.

Key features

• Powertrain: 1.8 L four-cylinder gasoline engine.
• Transmission: Five-speed manual.
• Drive: Front-wheel drive.
• EPA fuel economy: 26 mpg city, 34 mpg highway, and 29 mpg combined.
• Tailpipe CO2: 306.45 grams per mile.

The available specifications describe one configuration, rather than a range of engines or transmissions. They do not establish equipment, passenger or cargo capacity, safety features, or other trim details.

Pricing

No vehicle purchase price is listed. The EPA’s estimated annual fuel cost is $2,300; it is an operating-cost estimate, not a purchase price or a complete measure of ownership expenses.

Who it's for

The Civic’s EPA figures may help shoppers who prioritize a gasoline car with front-wheel drive and want to compare city, highway, and combined fuel economy. The five-speed manual specification is relevant to buyers seeking a manual-transmission configuration. Fleet operators can use the stated annual fuel-cost estimate as one reference point, while recognizing that actual expenses depend on use and fuel prices.

Buyers looking for an electric vehicle should note that this is a gasoline model, not an EV. The provided information does not include electric range, charging details, or hybrid operation.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Fuel economy is stated separately for city and highway driving, as well as combined use.
• The configuration specifies front-wheel drive and a five-speed manual transmission.
• An EPA annual fuel-cost estimate and tailpipe CO2 figure are available for comparison.

Cons

• The listed fuel is gasoline, so this is not an option for shoppers seeking an EV.
• No purchase price or broader ownership-cost breakdown is provided.
• The available details do not cover equipment, safety, space, or other configurations.

Alternatives

For a broader look at the make, browse Honda cars. The listed alternatives are newer Honda SUVs and a minivan, rather than direct matches for this Civic’s car classification: 2027 Honda CR-V AWD, 2027 Honda CR-V AWD, 2027 Honda CR-V AWD TrailSport, 2027 Honda CR-V FWD, 2027 Honda CR-V FWD, 2027 Honda HR-V AWD, 2027 Honda HR-V FWD, and 2027 Honda Odyssey.

Verdict

The 2011 Honda Civic’s listed profile is straightforward: a front-wheel-drive gasoline car with a 1.8 L four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual, rated at 29 mpg combined. Its 26 mpg city and 34 mpg highway estimates, $2,300 annual fuel-cost estimate, and 306.45 g/mi tailpipe CO2 figure provide useful comparison points. A buying decision requires other details too, including the specific vehicle’s price, condition, and equipment, none of which are specified here.