The 2016 Civic Touring is powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-4 engine producing about 174 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque, paired with a CVT automatic transmission.
In the 2016 Civic lineup, Honda offered two main engine options. The Touring grade sits on the turbocharged 1.5-liter engine, which delivers stronger acceleration and efficiency compared with the base 2.0-liter engine found in other trims. The Touring's performance focus is complemented by its features and suspension tuning.
Engine details for the 2016 Civic Touring
Key specifications of the Touring's powerplant and its driving configuration are listed below.
- Engine displacement: 1.5 liters
- Configuration: turbocharged inline-4
- Horsepower: about 174 hp
- Torque: about 162 lb-ft
- Forced induction: turbocharged
- Transmission: continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT)
- Drive layout: front-wheel drive
These specs reflect the common configuration for the 2016 Civic Touring, which emphasizes a balance of responsive acceleration and fuel efficiency within the model's lineup.
Transmission and trim context
The Touring trim typically paired the 1.5-liter turbo engine with a CVT and did not offer a manual transmission option. Other trims offered similar engines with CVT, while the Si model uses a different setup in different years, but not in the 2016 Touring configuration.
Summary
The 2016 Civic Touring is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 delivering around 174 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque, matched with a CVT, reflecting Honda's shift toward efficient turbo performance in the Civic lineup.