The 180 horsepower Civic is the 1.5-liter turbocharged version used in most non-Si Civics in the current generation.
In the United States, Honda’s Civic lineup is split by powertrain. The base LX typically uses a 2.0-liter engine with about 158 hp, while the 1.5-liter turbo in EX, EX-L, Touring, and Sport trims is commonly rated at 180 hp. The high-performance Civic Si is more powerful at around 200 hp, and the top-tier Civic Type R sits well above that with roughly 315 hp in recent models. Exact horsepower can vary slightly by market and transmission choice.
Where 180 hp appears in the lineup
Before listing, here is a quick guide to the Civics that commonly carry the 1.5L turbo engine rated at 180 hp in recent years.
- Civic EX, EX-L, Touring, and Sport trims (sedan and hatchback) with the 1.5L turbo engine are typically rated at 180 hp.
Note: The LX uses the 2.0L engine with lower output (about 158 hp); the Civic Si delivers about 200 hp, and the Civic Type R is substantially higher (around 315 hp in current generations).
Power figures beyond 180 hp
For context, the Civic Si bumps the output to about 200 hp, and the Civic Type R pushes into the 300s (roughly 315 hp in newer models). These variants sit above the 180 hp figure used by the 1.5L turbo Civics described above.
Summary
In short, if you are targeting around 180 hp, look for the 1.5L turbo engine in the EX, EX-L, Touring, or Sport trims of the current Civic lineup. The LX uses a different, less powerful engine, while the Si and Type R exceed 180 hp with higher-performance tuning.