2012 Honda Civic at a glance
2012 Honda Civic
Base price: $16,355 (including destination charge)
Price as tested: $24,205 (including destination charge)
Powertrain: Multipoint fuel injection, 1.8-liter, inline four-cylinder, four valves per cylinder, i-VTEC intelligent valve control system, SOHC, five-speed automatic, continuously variable transmission
Torque: 128 pound-feet at 4,300 rpm
Horsepower: 140 at 6,500 rpm
Wheelbase: 105.1 inches
Overall length: 177.3 inches
Curb weight: 2,773 pounds
0 to 60: 9.2 seconds
EPA fuel economy: 28 mpg city/39 mpg highway
Final thoughts: Unpretentious performer
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