What's the difference between a 5-speed transmission and an automatic transmission on a Honda Civic?

Question

I'm researching used cars and I ran across some Hondas that was listed as being "5-speed" or "auto." Is the 5-speed like a "stick-shift"? I just need some clarification... Thanks.

Answer 1

"5-speed" mean 5 gears and stick shift. This is to differentiate from some cars with only 4 gears, or some these days that are coming out with 6 (still stick shift.) If the number of gears is listed, you can assume that it's stick, unless it states that it's an auto.

Answer 2

A "5-speed" or "auto" on a Honda Civic, or any other vehicle for that matter, refers to a MANUAL transmission (which requires the driver to shift gears manually), or an AUTOMATIC transmission (which shifts automatically, hence its name). Hope this helps.

Answer 3

5-speed would be referring to the car as having a stick shift, auto would be an automatic transmission.

Answer 4

Normally, when a vehicle is listed as "5 speed," it is a manual transmission vehicle. So, once you see them state the amount of gears or "speeds" that generally means it's a stick shift. Hope that helps.

Answer 5

5 speed is usually manual (stick shift)-- Auto is Automatic.

Answer 6

i own a shop,and normally anytime you see a car listed like that it means it a standard shift car,or a stick shift,and an automatic means exactly what it says its automatic,and no changing of the gears is necessary,good luck i hope this helps.

Answer 7

5 peed is a "STICK-SHIFT" and the automatic is just that, an automatic, usually a 4-peed.Good luck on your purchas...

Answer 8

the 5 speed is a standard you are right the standard does get better gas milage it will serve you better

Answer 9

The 5sp is a manual trans.