The 2016 Honda Civic’s horsepower varies by engine and trim: 158 hp on the base 2.0-liter engine, 174 hp with the 1.5-liter turbo in higher trims, and 205 hp in the Civic Si.
In 2016, Honda introduced a new generation Civic with two primary engine options. The standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder powers the LX, EX, and EX-L trims with 158 horsepower, while the available 1.5-liter turbo delivers 174 horsepower in the Touring and EX-T lines. The high-performance Civic Si uses a tuned version of the turbo engine producing 205 horsepower. The numbers reflect U.S.-spec configurations and may vary slightly by market or transmission.
Engine options and horsepower by trim
The following breakdown shows horsepower by trim level as offered in U.S. configurations for the 2016 Civic.
- Civic LX/EX/EX-L (2.0L I4): 158 hp
- Civic Touring/EX-T (1.5L turbo): 174 hp
- Civic Si (1.5L turbo): 205 hp
In short, the 2016 Civic’s horsepower ranged from 158 hp on the base 2.0L engine to 174 hp on the turbocharged 1.5L and up to 205 hp in the Si performance model.
Notes on regional variations and transmission
Power figures can vary by market and transmission; the numbers above reflect U.S.-spec Civics. Always check the window sticker for the exact figure of a given car, especially if it’s imported or designed for a different market. The Si is the dedicated high-performance variant with its own tuning of the turbo engine.
Si and turbo variants
The Civic Si uses the 1.5L turbo engine in a higher-tune configuration to reach 205 horsepower, while the standard turbo in Touring and EX-T trims delivers 174 horsepower. Transmission choice (manual vs. automatic) does not change the horsepower rating, but it influences acceleration behavior and torque delivery.
Summary
The 2016 Honda Civic offered a horsepower spectrum of 158 hp (2.0L base), 174 hp (1.5L turbo on mid-to-high trims), and 205 hp (Si). When evaluating a specific car, confirm the exact figure on the window sticker, as it can vary by market and configuration.