Honda Civic Hatchback Overview

Hatchback Variant & Chassis Codes

Chassis Code	Doors	Description
FN1	3-door	Standard petrol/diesel hatchback
FN2	3-door	Type R high-performance
FN3	3-door	Diesel (less common)
FN4	3-door	Smaller petrol (1.4L, later years)
FK1	5-door	1.4 petrol
FK2	5-door	1.8 petrol
FK3	5-door	Diesel 2.2 i-CTDi

Engines & Motor Codes

Petrol Engines

Engine Code	Displacement	Variant(s)	Power	Years Produced
L13A7	1.4 L	FK1	~83 hp	2005–2008
L13Z1	1.4 L	FK1 / FN4	~100 hp	2008–2012
R18A2	1.8 L i-VTEC	FN1 / FK2	~140 hp	2005–2012
K20Z4	2.0 L i-VTEC Type R	FN2	~200–241 hp	2006–2012

Diesel Engine

Engine Code	Displacement	Variant(s)	Power	Years Produced
N22A2	2.2 L i-CTDi	FK3 / FN3	~140 hp	2005–2012

Production Timeline by Variant

Variant	Engine	Years
FN1	R18A2	2005–2012
FN2	K20Z4	2006–2012
FN3	N22A2	2005–2012
FN4	L13Z1	2008–2012
FK1	L13A7 / L13Z1	2005–2012
FK2	R18A2	2005–2012
FK3	N22A2	2005–2012

Differences Between European & US/Japan Models

Region	Hatchback Details
Europe	FN/FK codes, engines: L13A7/L13Z1, R18A2, K20Z4, N22A2
US / Japan	Sedans/coupes mostly; engines: R18A1 (1.8 L) and different Type R engines for US/Japan; FN/FK hatchbacks largely Europe-only

Facelift Versions

Timeline

Pre-facelift: 2005–2008
First facelift: 2009
Second facelift / final update: 2011–2012

2009 Facelift (FN/FK Hatchback)

Exterior Changes

Feature	2005–2008	2009
Front bumper	Rounded	Sharper, wider lower grille
Headlights	Rounded	Slightly aggressive / projector-style
Fog lights	Small round	Integrated with chrome accent (higher trims)
Rear lights	Curved "C"	Smoked lens option, minor contour tweak
Side skirts	Optional	Sportier design (higher trims)
Wheels	Basic alloys	New 16–17" alloys (mid/high trims)

Interior Changes

Feature	2005–2008	2009
Dashboard	Grey / black plastics	Improved plastics, optional piano black trim
Audio	Standard	Optional upgraded audio/navigation
Upholstery	Fabric or leather	New fabric patterns; Type R Alcantara/leather

Mechanical / Engine Changes

Engines unchanged (R18A2, K20Z4, N22A2)
Minor Euro 5 emission/fuel efficiency tweaks
Type R retains K20Z4 (~201–222 hp)
Slight suspension geometry revision

2011 Facelift / Final Update

Exterior Changes

Feature	2009–2010	2011–2012
Front grille	Chrome trim	Thinner chrome / blacked-out optional
Fog lights	Integrated	Minor redesign higher trims
Rear lights	Smoked option	LED-style tail lights standard (Type R/higher trims)
Badging	Standard	Updated Type R side badges

Interior Changes

Minor dashboard updates: new buttons, steering wheel tweaks
Type R optional paddle shifters in some markets

Mechanical / Engine Updates

Engines unchanged, slight ECU/fuel tweaks for Euro 5
Suspension unchanged

Type R (FN2) Specific Updates

Year	Update
2007–2009	K20Z4, ~201 hp, Recaro seats, red accents
2010	Minor trim/color options (yellow, white, red)
2011	Cosmetic front/rear tweaks, improved brakes/ECU; power unchanged

Quick Visual Differences Table

Area	2005–2008	2009–2010	2011–2012
Front bumper	Rounded	Sharper/wider grille	Minor trim change
Headlights	Standard	Aggressive / projector	No major change
Rear lights	Curved "C"	Smoked option	LED-style standard (higher trims)
Wheels	Original alloys	New designs	Minor redesign
Dashboard	Basic	Improved plastics	Button/steering tweaks
Engines	Original	Same	Euro 5 tweaks