N16A1 1.6 i-DTEC Honda Head Gasket Keychain - Civic FK FC Stainless Memento

This stainless-steel head gasket keychain celebrates the Honda N16A1 1.6 i-DTEC, Honda’s compact European-market turbo-diesel engine. The N16A1 is a 1,597 cc, aluminium inline-four producing 120 PS and 300 Nm, and it powered Civic and CR-V models during the 2010s.

Engine Identity

Manufacturer: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Engine code: N16A1.
Engine family: Honda N-series i-DTEC diesel.
Configuration: Transverse, turbocharged inline-four diesel engine.
Cylinder count: Four.
Displacement: 1,597 cc / 1.6 litres.
Production period: The N16A family entered production in 2013; N16A1 applications were used through the late 2010s.
Cylinder head and valvetrain: Aluminium 16-valve DOHC cylinder head.
Fuel system: Bosch common-rail diesel injection.
Induction: Single variable-geometry turbocharger with intercooler.

Honda’s 2018 technical release describes the 1,597 cc i-DTEC as using an all-aluminium, open-deck, high-pressure die-cast engine block; a high-strength lightweight crankshaft; forged-steel pistons; a small high-efficiency turbocharger; and Bosch fuel injection.

Vehicle Compatibility Matrix

Engine	Vehicle	Chassis	Model years	Notes
N16A1	Honda Civic hatchback	Ninth generation, FK/FK2 family	2013–2017	120 PS 1.6 i-DTEC European-market diesel application.
N16A1	Honda Civic Tourer	Ninth generation, FK family	2014–2017	1.6 i-DTEC estate application; verify engine code by VIN.
N16A1	Honda CR-V	Fourth generation, RM	2013–2018	120 PS 1.6 i-DTEC, initially supplied with front-wheel drive and manual transmission.
N16A1	Honda Civic hatchback and saloon	Tenth generation, FK/FC family	2018–2019	Revised 120 PS i-DTEC offered in European five-door hatchback and four-door saloon forms

The wider N16A family also appears in HR-V applications and includes N16A2, N16A3 and twin-turbo N16A4 variants. Those engines are not automatically interchangeable with the N16A1 for service parts, so buyers should check their vehicle’s engine code before treating a gasket profile as mechanically identical.

Why This Engine Matters

Honda introduced the 1.6 i-DTEC as part of its Earth Dreams Technology diesel program, first fitting it to the European Civic before extending it to the CR-V. It delivered 120 PS at 4,000 rpm and 300 Nm at 2,000 rpm, giving Civic and CR-V buyers useful low-speed torque without the size or weight of Honda’s earlier 2.2-litre diesel.

For the 2018 Civic, Honda revised the engine with higher-strength pistons, lower-friction cylinder bores, a low-pressure EGR system, a NOx storage converter and a revised particulate filter. The N16A1 is therefore a distinctive part of Honda’s European diesel era, particularly for Civic and CR-V owners in the UK.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Honda N16A1 1.6 i-DTEC
Displacement	1,597 cc / 1.6 litres.
Configuration	Turbocharged inline-four diesel.
Cylinder head	Aluminium DOHC, 16 valves.
Bore x stroke	76.0 x 88.0 mm.
Compression ratio	16.0:1.
Fuel system	Bosch common-rail diesel injection.
Turbocharger	Single variable-geometry turbocharger with intercooler.
Block	Aluminium, open-deck, high-pressure die-cast construction.
Timing drive	Chain driven.
Stock power	120 PS / 88 kW at 4,000 rpm.
Stock torque	300 Nm at 2,000 rpm.
Emissions equipment	Diesel particulate filter; emissions hardware varies by model year and Euro standard.

The N16A1’s published power and torque figures remain 120 PS and 300 Nm across the cited Civic applications, though emissions equipment and calibration evolved in the revised 2018 engine.

Product Details

Stainless-steel head gasket keychain inspired by the Honda N16A1 1.6 i-DTEC cylinder-head gasket profile.
Designed for owners and enthusiasts of N16A1-powered Honda Civic, Civic Tourer and CR-V models.
Finished using our three-stage vibratory polishing process for a smooth, durable metal finish.
Supplied on a plywood display card for gifting, collecting or display.
A compact tribute to Honda’s efficient 1.6-litre, 120 PS European i-DTEC diesel engine.

FAQ

What is the Honda N16A1 engine?

The Honda N16A1 is a 1,597 cc, turbocharged, common-rail diesel inline-four from Honda’s i-DTEC N-series, rated at 120 PS and 300 Nm.

Which cars use the N16A1?

N16A1 applications include European Honda Civic ninth-generation hatchback and Tourer models, fourth-generation CR-V models and later tenth-generation Civic diesel variants. Exact fitment should be confirmed by VIN and engine-code label.

Is N16A1 the same as every Honda 1.6 i-DTEC?

No. N16A1 is a single-turbo 120 PS N16A variant. The N16A family also includes other single-turbo codes and the 160 PS twin-turbo N16A4, which may differ in specification and service parts.

Is this a functional replacement head gasket?

No. This is a decorative stainless-steel keychain inspired by the N16A1 head-gasket shape; it is not an engine-service component.

N16A1 1.6 i-DTEC – Honda Civic (FK, FC) Head Gasket Keychain