In the 2002 Civic lineup, horsepower varies by trim, ranging from about 115 horsepower in the base DX/LX/HX to 160 horsepower in the Si.
Horsepower by trim
Before listing the numbers, the 2002 Civic offered multiple engine options across trims.
- DX/LX: 115 hp
- HX: 117 hp
- EX: 127 hp
- Si: 160 hp
These figures illustrate the distribution: base trims sit in the low 100s, EX adds more power, and the Si delivers a significant boost with 160 hp.
Engine options and notes
All non-Si Civics used a 1.7-liter inline-4 for most markets. The EX used the same base block with VTEC to raise output to 127 hp, while the Si employed a larger 2.0-liter i-VTEC engine to reach about 160 hp. Torque figures varied by version but were typically in the 110–132 lb-ft range, depending on the trim and market.
Market variations
While these figures reflect the US-spec lineup, some international markets saw slight variations in power due to emissions tuning and equipment differences. The general pattern—lower power for base trims, higher power for EX, and the Si at the top—holds across most regions.
Summary
The 2002 Honda Civic offered horsepower from about 115 hp in base trims to 160 hp in the Si, with the EX at 127 hp and the HX at around 117 hp. For a given car, verify the exact trim and market to confirm the precise output.