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Honda Civic Battery Sizes (1989 - 2021): Battery Replacement Guide

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team


The Honda Civic battery sizes are: 51R (model years 1992 to 2021), H5 (model years 2018 to 2019), or 51 (model years 1989 to 2005) as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.

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Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Year Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) Inches Get Here (paid link)
2021 L4/2.0L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" Amazon
2020 L4/2.0L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" Amazon
2019 L4/2.0L H5 (47) 9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" Amazon
2018 L4/2.0L H5 (47) 9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" Amazon
2017 L4/1.5L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" Amazon
2016 Standard 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" Amazon
2015 L4/1.5L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" Amazon
2014 L4/2.4L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" Amazon
2013 L4/1.8L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" Amazon
2012 L4/1.5L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" Amazon
2011 L4/2.0L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" Amazon
2010 L4/2.0L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" Amazon
2009 L4/2.0L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" Amazon
2008 L4/1.8L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" Amazon
2007 L4/2.0L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" Amazon
2006 L4/1.8L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" Amazon
2005 L4/1.7L 51 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" Amazon
2004 L4/2.0L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" Amazon
2003 L4/1.7L 51 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" Amazon
2002 L4/1.7L 51 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" Amazon
2001 L4/1.7L 51 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" Amazon
2000 L4/1.6L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" Amazon

(1) The Battery Council International (BCI) uses battery group codes consisting of letters and numbers (ie. H6, T4, 24, 34r). These refer to the battery size that will best fit (physical dimensions, terminal locations and type) a specific vehicle.

Check out the Battery Size specifications for other makes and models.

2021 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 2021 Honda Civic battery size is 51R (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

2021 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
L4/2.0L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm
2020 Honda Civic
2020 Honda Civic

2020 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 2020 Honda Civic battery size is 51R (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

2020 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
L4/2.0L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm

2019 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 2019 Honda Civic battery size is H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2").

2019 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
L4/2.0L H5 (47) 9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" 24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm
2018 Honda Civic Hatchback with white color
2018 Honda Civic Hatchback with white color

2018 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 2018 Honda Civic battery size is H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2").

2018 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
L4/2.0L H5 (47) 9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" 24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm

2017 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 2017 Honda Civic battery size is 51R (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

2017 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
L4/1.5L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm
Los Angeles, USA, November 19, 2015, Honda Civic Coupe 2016 on display during the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Los Angeles, USA, November 19, 2015, Honda Civic Coupe 2016 on display during the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show.

2016 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 2016 Honda Civic battery size is 51R (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

2016 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
Standard 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm

2015 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 2015 Honda Civic battery size is 51R (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

2015 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
L4/1.5L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm

2014 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 2014 Honda Civic battery size is 51R (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

2014 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
L4/2.4L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm
Birmingham, AL, USA, November 11, 2017, Exterior of a maroon colored 2013 Honda Civic Sedan
Birmingham, AL, USA, November 11, 2017, Exterior of a maroon colored 2013 Honda Civic Sedan

2013 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 2013 Honda Civic battery size is 51R (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

2013 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
L4/1.8L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm

2012 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 2012 Honda Civic battery size is 51R (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

2012 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
L4/1.5L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm

2011 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 2011 Honda Civic battery size is 51R (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

2011 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
L4/2.0L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm

2010 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 2010 Honda Civic battery size is 51R (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

2010 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
L4/2.0L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm

2009 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 2009 Honda Civic battery size is 51R (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

2009 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
L4/2.0L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm

2008 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 2008 Honda Civic battery size is 51R (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

2008 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
L4/1.8L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm

2007 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 2007 Honda Civic battery size is 51R (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

2007 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
L4/2.0L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm

2006 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 2006 Honda Civic battery size is 51R (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

2006 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
L4/1.8L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm

2005 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 2005 Honda Civic battery size is 51 (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

2005 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
L4/1.7L 51 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm

2004 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 2004 Honda Civic battery size is 51R (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

2004 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
L4/2.0L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm

2003 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 2003 Honda Civic battery size is 51 (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

2003 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
L4/1.7L 51 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm

2002 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 2002 Honda Civic battery size is 51 (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

2002 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
L4/1.7L 51 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm

2001 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 2001 Honda Civic battery size is 51 (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

2001 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
L4/1.7L 51 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm

2000 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 2000 Honda Civic battery size is 51R (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

2000 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
L4/1.6L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm

1999 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 1999 Honda Civic battery size is 51R (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

1999 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
L4/1.6L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm

1998 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 1998 Honda Civic battery size is 51R (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

1998 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
L4/1.6L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm

1997 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 1997 Honda Civic battery size is 51R (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

1997 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
L4/1.6L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm

1996 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 1996 Honda Civic battery size is 51R (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

1996 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
L4/1.6L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm

1995 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 1995 Honda Civic battery size is 51R (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

1995 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
L4/1.5L 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm

1994 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 1994 Honda Civic battery size is 51R (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

1994 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
Standard 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm

1993 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 1993 Honda Civic battery size is 51R (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

1993 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
Standard 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm

1992 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 1992 Honda Civic battery size is 51R (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

1992 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
Standard 51R 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm

1991 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 1991 Honda Civic battery size is 51 (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

1991 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
Standard 51 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm

1990 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 1990 Honda Civic battery size is 51 (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

1990 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
Standard 51 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm

1989 Honda Civic Battery Size

The recommended 1989 Honda Civic battery size is 51 (Height: 9 3/8" x Width: 5 1/16" x Length: 8 13/16").

1989 Honda Civic Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
Production US, Japan 51 9 3/8" x 5 1/16" x 8 13/16" 23.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 22.3 cm
Tenth Generation Honda Civic
Tenth Generation Honda Civic