About the Honda Civic
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 Honda Civic's used prices in Australia typically range from $7,400 for the VTI variant and topping out at $16,800 for the Type R.
There are 8 variants of the Civic available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2012.
Engine options include 1.8L petrol (104kW/174Nm), 1.8L petrol (104kW/174Nm), 2.0L petrol (114kW/190Nm), 1.5L petrol hybrid (82kW/172Nm), 1.3L petrol hybrid (85kW/170Nm) and 2.0L petrol (148kW/193Nm). Available with 5 speed manual, 5 speed automatic, 6 speed manual or continuous variable transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2012 Civic was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
2012 Honda Civic Price
VTi Limited Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $22,990 |
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $24,990 |
VTi-L
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $20,990 |
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $26,990 |
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,990 |
VTi-S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,550 |
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,650 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $29,990 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $32,290 |
Si
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,990 |
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $32,290 |
VTi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $20,490 |
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $24,790 |
Hybrid
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.3L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $34,490 |
| 1.5L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $35,990 |
Type R
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $39,990 |
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2012 Honda Civic Specs
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2012 Honda Civic Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 Honda Civic Fuel Economy
There are 12 different fuel economy figures for the Honda Civic
The most fuel efficient Honda Civic is the HYBRID with a Continuous Variable which is powered by a 1.5L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 4.4L of Unleaded Petrol-Electric Hybrid per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Honda Civic that uses the most amount of fuel is the TYPE R with a 6 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 9.3L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Honda Civic variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Honda Civic | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.2 L/100km |
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.9 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Honda Civic?
You should service your Civic at your authorised Honda dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Civic's warranty.
2012 Honda Civic Warranty
What is the warranty on a Honda Civic?
The Honda Civic offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Honda Civic FAQs
The cheapest Honda Civic is the VTi that starts from $7,400.
The most expensive Honda Civic is the TYPE R that starts from $16,800.
The best towing capacity of a Honda Civic is 1400 kg offered by the following variants: VTi-S and SI.
The largest Honda Civic is the VTi-L which measures 1755mm wide, 4540mm in length and sits 1435mm tall.
The most powerful Honda Civic is the TYPE R which has 148kW of power from its 2.0L MULTI POINT F/INJ engine.
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The heaviest Honda Civic is the SI which weighs 1800 kg (kerb weight).
The Honda Civic may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded Petrol, Premium Unleaded Petrol or Unleaded Petrol-Electric Hybrid.