Honda's first real commercial success in the American automobile market was the Civic, which debuted in 1973. In 1988, the fourth-generation Civic made its debut with a sleeker look and a lineup of more potent engines. This generation ran through the 1991 model year. Knowing the total capacity of your 1989 Civic DX hatchback's fuel tank can help you figure out the total range that you can travel on a single tank of gas.
The 1989 Honda Civic DX hatchback came standard with an 11.9-gallon fuel tank. With this size tank, the Civic DX can travel between 345 and 416 miles on a single tank of gas, thanks to its EPA fuel economy ratings of 29 mpg city and 35 mpg highway.
