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2016 Honda Civic Sedan
The 2016 Civic Sedan splits between the 2.0-liter LX and EX trims and the 1.5T EX-T, EX-L, and Touring trims. It is the cleanest owner path for buyers who want the launch-year tenth-generation Civic without mixing in later hatchback or Si questions.
Open vehicle pagePowertrain
2.0-liter K20C2 inline-four or 1.5-liter L15B7 turbo inline-four
Transmission
LX could be 6-speed manual or CVT. EX, EX-T, EX-L, and Touring stay in the CVT lane for 2016.
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body Style
Compact sedan
What Matters First
LX and EX are the simpler naturally aspirated sedan trims. EX-T through Touring are the turbo sedan trims.
Most owner questions land on mpg, oil capacity by engine, and whether a used CVT car has been maintained well.
A clean EX or EX-T is usually where value and equipment balance best.
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Ownership notes
Fast Overview
Trim ladder
LX, EX, EX-T, EX-L, Touring
Output
2.0-liter cars make 158 hp and 138 lb-ft. 1.5T cars make 174 hp and 162 lb-ft.
EPA mpg lane
Around 31 combined for LX 6MT and up to 35 combined on the best CVT trims.
Ground clearance
About 4.9 in / 125 mm unloaded
Trim Comparison
LX
The budget-entry sedan and the only 2016 sedan trim that safely belongs in the manual-versus-CVT conversation.
EX
Keeps the 2.0-liter engine but adds the equipment many daily owners want without stepping into the turbo ownership path.
EX-T / EX-L / Touring
These are the 1.5T sedan trims. EX-T is the usual value target, EX-L adds comfort, and Touring is the loaded version.
Specs Block
Oil capacity
2.0-liter: about 4.4 US qt / 4.2 L. 1.5T: about 3.7 US qt / 3.5 L.
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Wheel and tire notes
LX and EX commonly run 16x7 with 215/55R16. EX-T, EX-L, and Touring step into 17-inch fitment with 215/50R17.
Service items
Expect oil and filter, tire rotations, air and cabin filters, transmission fluid, spark plugs, coolant, and brake fluid in the normal maintenance flow.
Common Problems
A/C performance loss
Weak cooling or warmer cabin air at idle is one of the first used-owner complaint paths to check.
CVT maintenance history
Used sedan buyers should care whether the transmission has been serviced correctly before assuming rough response is normal.
Battery-related warning-light noise
A weak battery can create a lot of confusing dashboard noise on an otherwise normal car.
Modding Notes
Tires and alignment
The biggest daily-driver payoff comes from good tires and a clean alignment, not the first intake or cosmetic part.
Mild suspension cleanup
A measured spring, damper, or sway-bar plan makes more sense than an aggressive drop on a commuter Civic.
Turbo-trim tune restraint
The 1.5T sedan can be tuned, but only after maintenance and drivability are already sorted.
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