Car of the Year for 1998: The Honda Civic
Often you will find that buyers of the Honda Civic are very enthusiastic about their new car. The Civic has held a place among the top of the Civic line of car for more than a decade. Honda has reason to be proud; the Honda Civic comes under the heading of sedan models that are suitable for families.
Engine Performance
Honda Civic Engine Specs: The Civic GX comes outfitted with a 1.6 liter, 4-cylinder motor that uses 8 valves. The engine, manufactured by Honda, is teamed up with a Honda 4-speed transaxle. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Honda.
The Civic uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Civic GX Statistics
The dimensions of the Civic GX are 67.10 inches wide by 175.10 inches long. It sits a comfortable 54.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 103.20 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $14,750 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $12,988. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1998 Civic’s normal fuel system runs on cng. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 11.90 gallons.
The Civic GX received a miles-per-gallon rating of 29 - 32 in-city driving and 36 - 37 when it came to long-distance. Being a cng-powered hybrid car, this was subpar.
Conclusion
The 1998 model year was unsuccessful for the Honda Civic. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the GX version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..