Is Honda Civic gas or diesel?
The Honda Civic is powered by gasoline engines today, with hybrid variants available in many markets; there is no diesel version in the current lineup.
This article explains how Civic powertrains have evolved, what is available now in major markets, and how diesel options have appeared and disappeared across generations.
Current Civic powertrains
The following items summarize the powertrain options currently offered across the global Civic lineup.
- Gasoline powertrains: The majority of Civics use a turbocharged gasoline engine (notably a 1.5-liter inline-4) with automatic or manual transmission options depending on the trim and market. The sport-focused Si and the high-performance Type R variants continue to offer manual gearboxes, emphasizing driver engagement.
- Hybrid option: Civic e:HEV represents Honda’s hybrid approach for the model line, combining a gasoline engine with electric motors to improve efficiency. Availability varies by region, but the hybrid is a recognized part of the current Civic lineup in many markets.
- Transmissions: The common setup for most trims is an automatic transmission (including CVT) paired with the gasoline or hybrid powertrains, while the manual option remains limited to performance-focused variants such as Si (and Type R in markets where it’s offered).
In short, today’s Honda Civic is primarily gasoline-powered with a hybrid alternative in many markets, and manual transmissions are reserved for sport-oriented models.
Diesel history in the Civic
Historically, some European and other markets offered diesel variants of the Civic, but these are not part of the current generation’s lineup anywhere. The most notable diesel option in past Civics was a 1.6-liter diesel engine used in several markets during the mid-2010s. Over time, Honda phased out diesel variants in favor of gasoline and hybrid technologies due to emissions regulations, market demand, and product strategy.
Today there is no diesel Civic being sold in major markets, and buyers looking for efficiency typically consider the hybrid option or other fuel-efficient powertrains instead.
Regional notes
Powertrain offerings can vary by country. For example, the hybrid variant is widely available in many regions, while some markets may see different trim-specific options or transmission choices. Always check local Honda specifications to confirm what is offered in your area.
Regardless of region, the core message remains: the current Honda Civic lineup is gasoline-focused with a hybrid alternative, and diesel options have been discontinued in the latest generation.
Summary
Across its current generation, the Honda Civic is not sold with a diesel engine. The lineup centers on gasoline engines—with a turbocharged option in most markets—and a hybrid variant (e:HEV) available in many regions. Manual transmissions are preserved for sport-oriented variants like the Civic Si (and Type R in markets where it’s offered). Historically, diesel Civic variants existed in some markets but were phased out as Honda shifted toward hybrid and petrol-powered configurations.
