Honda Civic (1984–1989)

Subcompact carsgas14.8 cu ft max
Hatch
72
VE SCORE
Good Volumetric Efficiency for a subcompact cars — cargo volume × EPA MPGe, ranked against class peers.

Storage spaces

Hatchback

secondary source
Cargo dimensions diagram: Honda Civic Hatchback

Source: www.ultimatespecs.com — secondary source · community verification wanted

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Cargo dimensions

3-door hatchback

Honda Civic 1984–1989 3-door hatchback cargo dimensions
MeasurementHatchback
Cargo volume188 L / 6.6 cu ft[1]
ConfidenceSecondary source
  1. www.ultimatespecs.com · Secondary source

3-door hatchback (1988-1989)

Honda Civic 1984–1989 3-door hatchback (1988-1989) cargo dimensions
MeasurementHatchback
Cargo volume249 L / 8.8 cu ft[1]
ConfidenceSecondary source
  1. www.autoevolution.com · Secondary source

4-door sedan (1984-1987)

Honda Civic 1984–1989 4-door sedan (1984-1987) cargo dimensions
MeasurementSedan
Cargo volume419 L / 14.8 cu ft[1]
ConfidenceSecondary source
  1. www.autoevolution.com · Secondary source

4-door sedan (1988-1989)

Honda Civic 1984–1989 4-door sedan (1988-1989) cargo dimensions
MeasurementSedan
Cargo volume382 L / 13.5 cu ft[1]
ConfidenceSecondary source
  1. www.autoevolution.com · Secondary source

Last verified Oct 20, 2026. Volumes are as the source states them (US figures are usually SAE J1100); lengths are usable interior measurements. How we measure.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

TrimYearsFuelBest combined MPGeCityHighway
Manual 4-spd1984Regular Gasoline353239
FrontWD · Manual 4-spd1985–1989Regular Gasoline343139
FrontWD · Manual 5-spd1985–1989Regular Gasoline312834
Manual 5-spd1984Regular Gasoline292732
FrontWD · Automatic 4-spd1986–1989Regular Gasoline282532
FrontWD · Automatic 3-spd1985Regular Gasoline272529
Automatic 3-spd1984Regular Gasoline252326

Other generations

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Subcompact cars with similar VE

Dodge Charger (1984–1987)19.0 cu ft maxVE 73Audi S5 (2017–2021)21.8 cu ft maxVE 73Maserati Grancabrio (2025–present)6.1 cu ft maxVE 71

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