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1998 Honda Civic Trim not encoded · 2 possible

JHMEJ6538WS821528
1.6L L4 SOHC 16V
Engine
5-Speed Manual
Transmission
FWD
Drive
Gasoline
Fuel
Japan
Built in
No factory image on file
1998 Honda Civic

VIN Breakdown

SegmentCodeMeaning
WMI · World Mfr ID JHM Honda · Asia · Japan
VDS · Descriptor EJ653 Civic
VIS · Vehicle ID 8WS821528 1998 · Serial 821528

Basic Information

MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1998
Body StyleSEDAN 4-DR
Doors4
ManufacturerHonda
CountryJapan

Engine & Performance

Engine1.6L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission 5-Speed Manual
Drive TypeFWD
Fuel TypeGasoline
Serial Number821528

Possible Trims for This VIN

This VIN's pattern doesn't narrow down the trim level. It could be any of the following — the differences below are the only ones we can tell from the VIN.

  • DX Sedan
    MSRP $12,735 · Curb Weight-automatic 2385 · Curb Weight-manual 2339, +3 more
    View this trim →
  • LX sedan
    MSRP $14,750 · Curb Weight-automatic 2458 · Curb Weight-manual 2412, +9 more
    View this trim →

Basic Information

Model Year 1998
Make Honda
Model Civic
Trim Level DX Sedan or LX sedan

Engine & Performance

Engine Type 1.6L L4 SOHC 16V

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short 5M
Transmission-long 5-Speed Manual
Driveline FWD

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight-automatic 2385 or 2458
Curb Weight-manual 2339 or 2412
Overall Length 175.10
Overall Width 67.10
Overall Height 54.70
Wheelbase 103.20
Standard Seating 5
Standard Towing 1000
Maximum Towing 1000

Color Options

Interior Trim
Exterior Color

Fuel & Economy

Tank 11.90
Fuel Economy-city 29 - 32
Fuel Economy-highway 36 - 37

Safety & Braking

Anti-Brake System
Front Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Type Drum
Child Safety Door Locks Standard
Driver Airbag Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard

Suspension & Handling

Steering Type Rack & Pinion
Front Suspension Independent
Rear Suspension Independent
Front Spring Type Coil
Rear Spring Type Coil
Tilt Steering Standard

Other Specifications

Manufactured in JAPAN
Body Style SEDAN 4-DR
Turning Diameter 32.80
Tires 185/65R14
Front Headroom 39.80
Rear Headroom 37.60
Front Legroom 42.70
Rear Legroom 34.10
Front Shoulder Room 52.40
Rear Shoulder Room 51.80
Front Hip Room 50.00
Rear Hip Room 49.30
Ground Clearance 5.90
Track Front 58.10
Track Rear 58.10
Passenger Volume 89.80
Cargo Volume 11.90
MSRP $12,735 or $14,750
Dealer Invoice $11,426 or $12,988
Rear Window Defogger Standard

Pattern Information

PatternJHMEJ653 W
WMI JHM (Japan, Asia)