2011 Honda Civic: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2011 Honda Civic has no major changes from 2010. Its main significance is that it is the final model year of the eighth-generation Civic before the 2012 redesign.
About the 2011 Honda Civic
8th generation (2006-2011), final year before the 2012 redesign
Honda positioned the Civic as a compact-car family with one core personality but several distinct missions: efficient daily transportation, sporty driving, hybrid efficiency, and natural-gas operation. Across the lineup, the Civic's identity centered on a tidy footprint, good fuel economy, a roomy cabin for its class, and a slightly more athletic feel than many basic compact rivals. What separated it from competitors was how many different needs Honda covered under one familiar Civic name.
The 2011 lineup ranges from the basic DX and everyday LX to the leather-trimmed, heated-seat EX-L. The Hybrid focuses on lower fuel use, while the natural-gas GX offers an alternative to gasoline. The 197-hp Si is the performance model, with a six-speed manual transmission, a limited-slip differential that helps put power to the road, and a sport-tuned suspension.
2011 Honda Civic specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, VTEC, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, VTEC, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, NGV, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, VTEC, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, VTEC, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, VTEC, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, VTEC, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, VTEC, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 1.3 Liter |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive | Manual, 6-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Natural Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Hybrid |
| MPG City | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 24 mpg | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 40 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 29 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 43 mpg |
| Horsepower | 140 hp | 140 hp | 113 hp | 140 hp | 197 hp | 140 hp | 140 hp | 140 hp | 110 hp |
| Torque | 128 lb-ft | 128 lb-ft | 109 lb-ft | 128 lb-ft | 139 lb-ft | 128 lb-ft | 128 lb-ft | 128 lb-ft | 123 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 11.5–12 cu-ft | 11.5–12 cu-ft | 6 cu-ft | 11.5–12 cu-ft | 11.5–12 cu-ft | 12 cu-ft | 11.5–12 cu-ft | 12 cu-ft | 10.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 30.3–34.6 in | 30.3–34.6 in | 34.6 in | 30.3–34.6 in | 30.3–34.6 in | 34.6 in | 30.3–34.6 in | 34.6 in | 34.6 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 2–4 | 2–4 | 4 | 2–4 | 2–4 | 4 | 2–4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||||||
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| Bluetooth | |||||||||
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| Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||||||
| Folding Rear Seat | |||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Power Locks | |||||||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | |||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2011 Honda Civic compared with the 2010 model?
Nothing significant changed for 2011. The engines, styling, safety equipment, technology, and basic trim lineup carry over from 2010.
Is the 2011 Honda Civic the last year of its generation?
Yes. The 2011 Civic is the final model year of the eighth generation, which ran from 2006 through 2011, before the Civic was redesigned for 2012.
What is different about the 2011 Honda Civic Hybrid?
The 2011 Civic Hybrid uses a 110-hp 1.3-liter gasoline-electric system and a continuously variable automatic transmission. It also has automatic climate control, USB audio connectivity, and standard stability control.
What fuel does the 2011 Honda Civic GX use?
The 2011 Civic GX runs on compressed natural gas rather than gasoline. Its 113-hp 1.8-liter engine is paired with a five-speed automatic transmission.
Which 2011 Honda Civic is the performance model?
The 2011 Civic Si is the performance model. It has a 197-hp 2.0-liter engine, a six-speed manual transmission, a limited-slip differential, and a sport-tuned suspension.