The 2019 Civic Sport does not use a CVT; it is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission when paired with the 2.0-liter engine. A CVT is not offered on the Sport trim, while other Civic trims with the 1.5-liter turbo engine commonly use a CVT.
In the United States, Honda offered two engines for the Civic lineup: a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine typically paired with a manual transmission on the Sport, and a 1.5-liter turbo engine paired with a CVT on higher trims such as EX, EX-L, and Touring. The high-performance Civic Si remains manual-only for 2019.
Transmission options by trim
This section highlights how transmissions were paired with each Civic trim in the 2019 model year in the U.S.
Sport and Si notes
The Sport uses the 2.0-liter engine with a 6-speed manual; the Si is manual-only as a performance variant.
- Sport — 2.0-liter engine with a 6-speed manual transmission. CVT not offered on this trim.
- EX, EX-L, Touring — 1.5-liter turbo engine with a CVT. A manual option was not offered on these trims in 2019.
- Si — 1.5-liter turbo engine with a 6-speed manual transmission. This is the performance variant and is manual-only.
In short, if you’re shopping for a 2019 Civic Sport, expect a manual transmission; if you want a CVT, look at the EX, EX-L, or Touring trims that use the turbo engine.
How to verify your Civic’s transmission
To confirm your particular car’s transmission, check these quick indicators.
- Window sticker or build sheet: it will specify “6-Speed Manual” or “CVT.”
- Pedals: a clutch pedal on the left indicates a manual; automatic transmissions (including CVTs) have only two pedals (brake and accelerator).
- Gear selector: a traditional H-pattern shifter typically denotes manual; a PRND selector with possible “S” sport mode denotes an automatic or CVT.
- Owner’s manual or dealership: VIN-based documentation will list the exact transmission type.
If you’re unsure, contact a Honda dealer and provide the VIN to confirm the exact transmission installed on your 2019 Civic Sport.
Summary
The 2019 Honda Civic Sport is not equipped with a CVT; it uses a 6-speed manual transmission with the 2.0-liter engine. CVTs were used on higher trims with the 1.5-liter turbo engine. Always verify the transmission on the window sticker or via the VIN if you’re shopping a used model.