In the United States, horsepower for the 1995 Honda Civic varied by trim and engine. The range ran from about 92 horsepower in the base DX to about 125 horsepower in the EX, with a sportier Si variant delivering around 160 horsepower in markets that offered it. This article breaks down the figures by engine code and trim.
Engine options and horsepower by trim
This section lists the typical horsepower for the main engine options used in the 1995 Civic in North American markets. Numbers are approximate and can vary by emission calibration and transmission type.
- 1.5 L SOHC D15Z1 (DX and some LX): about 92 horsepower
- 1.6 L SOHC D16Y7 (LX): about 105 horsepower
- 1.6 L DOHC VTEC D16Z6 (EX): about 125 horsepower
- 1.6 L VTEC B16A2 (Si, in some markets): around 160 horsepower
Note: The 1995 Civic Si availability varied by market; in many parts of North America, Si models arrived with the later 1.6L VTEC engines offering roughly 160 hp, while the base DX used a smaller 1.5L engine with about 92 hp.
Context and what to check when buying a used 95 Civic
Knowing the exact horsepower requires checking the engine code. The engine code is usually stamped on the engine block and listed in the owner's manual. For buyers, this matters for performance, fuel economy, and insurance considerations.
Why horsepower figures differ by trim
Different engine families in the same model year were designed to balance cost, performance, and emissions. The 1.5L engine prioritizes economy, while the 1.6L VTEC variants add performance and respond differently to tuning.
Summary
The 1995 Honda Civic offered a spectrum of horsepower: roughly 92 hp in the base DX, about 105 hp in the LX, around 125 hp in the EX, and up to roughly 160 hp in Si variants in markets that offered them. When shopping for a 1995 Civic, verify the engine code to confirm the exact horsepower for that car.