In a 2013 Honda Civic, the transmission depends on the trim: most non‑Si Civics offered a choice between a 5‑speed manual or a 5‑speed automatic, the high‑performance Si was manual‑only with a 6‑speed gearbox, and the Civic Hybrid used a hybrid system paired with an electronic CVT‑style transmission.
Transmission options by trim
Non‑Si Civics (DX, LX, EX, EX‑L)
Non‑Si Civics could be equipped with one of two conventional transmissions, both paired with the 1.8‑liter engine.
- 5‑speed manual transmission
- 5‑speed automatic transmission
In practice, the choice of manual or automatic depended on the specific trim level and market.
Civic Si
The Civic Si focuses on performance and uses a single transmission option: a 6‑speed manual transmission.
- 6‑speed manual transmission
The Si does not offer an automatic or CVT variant; it is manual‑transmission only.
Civic Hybrid (2013)
The Civic Hybrid combines the gasoline engine with Honda's IMA hybrid system, which uses an electronic CVT‑style configuration integrated with the hybrid hardware.
- Hybrid e‑CVT (electronic continuously variable transmission) with IMA
This setup differs from the conventional manual/automatic options found in the non‑hybrid Civics.
Summary
For the 2013 Honda Civic lineup, transmission choices varied by model: non‑Si Civics offered either a 5‑speed manual or 5‑speed automatic; the Si was manual‑only with a 6‑speed gearbox; and the Civic Hybrid used a hybrid‑specific e‑CVT integrated with the IMA system. If you own a specific car, the exact transmission type can be confirmed via the VIN or the owner's manual.
Endnote
Transmission configurations are part of what defined each trim's driving experience in the 2013 Civic era, reflecting Honda’s approach to balancing efficiency, performance, and reliability.