2008 CivicSedan
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine DX DX-G LX EX-L Si
1.8-litre, 16-valve, SOHC, i-VTEC® 4-cylinder
2.0-litre, 16-valve, DOHC, i-VTEC® 4-cylinder
Horsepower @ rpm† 140 @ 6300  140 @ 6300  140 @ 6300 140 @ 6300 197 @ 7800
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm)† 128 @ 4300 128 @ 4300 128 @ 4300 128 @ 4300 139 @ 6100
Displacement (cc) 1799 1799 1799 1799 1998
Redline (rpm)  6800 6800 6800 6800 8000
Emissions rating Tier 2 Bin 5 Tier 2 Bin 5 Tier 2 Bin 5 Tier 2 Bin 5 Tier 2 Bin 5
Bore and stroke (mm)  81 x 87.3 81 x 87.3 81 x 87.3 81 x 87.3 86 x 86
Compression ratio  10.5:1  10.5:1  10.5:1 10.5:1 11.0:1
Recommended fuel Regular Regular Regular Regular Premium 
† Horsepower and torque calculations reflect SAE net Rev 08/04, SAE J1349 procedures.
Drivetrain DX DX-G LX EX-L Si
5-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control and lockup torque converter Available Available Available Available
5-speed manual transmission
Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission
Drive-by-Wire Throttle System™
Front-wheel drive
Helical limited-slip differential 
Chassis DX DX-G LX EX-L Si
Lightweight aluminum-alloy wheels 15"
Steel wheels with full covers 15"
Aluminum-alloy wheels 16" 16" 17"
All-season tires P195/65 R15 P195/65 R15 P205/55 R16 P205/55 R16 P215/45 R17
Control-link MacPherson strut front suspension
Electric variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering (EPS) (MT only)
Front and rear stabilizer bars
Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering (AT only)
Power-assisted, rear drum brakes
Power-assisted, solid rear disc brakes Available
Power-assisted, ventilated front disc brakes
Reactive-link double-wishbone rear suspension 
Sport-tuned control-link MacPherson strut front suspension
Sport-tuned reactive-link double-wishbone rear suspension
Safety DX DX-G LX EX-L Si
3-point seat belts with front pretensioners
4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) 
Active front seat head restraints
Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure
Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags (SRS)
Front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) 
Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
Side curtain airbags 
Exterior DX DX-G LX EX-L Si
Body-coloured door handles
Body-coloured heated side mirrors
Front splash guards
Power folding side mirrors
Power moonroof with tilt feature Available
Power side mirrors
Rear window defroster
Rear wing spoiler with integrated LED brakelight
Trunk lip spoiler
Comfort & Convenience DX DX-G LX EX-L Si
2-speed intermittent windshield wipers
12-volt power outlet(s) 1 1 1 2 2
Air conditioning with air-filtration system Available
Digital odometer
Digital trip meter
Exterior temperature indicator 
Front and rear door pockets
Front beverage holders 
Maintenance Minder system
Map lights
Multi-functional centre console storage 
Power windows 
Power windows with auto-up/down driver's window
Programmable automatic power door locks
Rear beverage holders
Rear-seat centre armrest
Rear-seat heater ducts
Remote entry system
Remote entry system with electronic trunk release
Remote fuel filler door release 
Seat-belt warning chime
Steering wheel-mounted cruise control
Tilt and telescoping steering column
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Entertainment DX DX-G LX EX-L Si
160-watt AM/FM/CD audio system with MP3/Windows Media® audio playback capability and 4 speakers
160-watt AM/FM/CD audio system with MP3/Windows Media® audio playback capability and 4 speakers
350-watt AM/FM/CD Premium audio system with MP3/Windows Media® audio playback capability and 7 speakers including subwoofer
Anti-theft feature 
Integrated glass antenna
MP3/auxiliary input jack
Steering wheel-mounted audio controls 
Seating & Trim DX DX-G LX EX-L Si
60/40 split fold-down rear seatback
Driver's seat with manual height adjustment
Floor mats
Fold-down rear seatback
Heated front seats
Leather-trimmed seating surfaces
Leather-wrapped steering wheel 
Rear-seat centre armrest
Dimensions DX DX-G LX EX-L Si
Cargo volume (L) 340 340 340 340 340
Curb weight (kg), MT/AT ‡ 1199/1227 1217/1238 1225/1255 1227/1255 1305
Fuel tank capacity (L) 50 50 50 50 50
Ground clearance (mm) 154 154 154 154 146
Headroom – front/rear (mm) ‡ 1001/951 1001/951 1001/951 967/931 967/931
Height (mm) 1 435 1 435 1435 1435 1435
Hip room – front/rear (mm) 1317/1296 1317/1296 1317/1296 1317/1296  1317/1296 
Legroom – front/rear (mm) 1072/878 1072/878 1072/878 1072/878 1072/878
Length (mm) 4489 4489 4489 4489 4489
Passenger volume (L) ‡ 2574 2574 2574 2502 2502
Shoulder room – front/rear (mm) 1365/1332 1365/1332 1365/1332 1361/1329 1361/1329
Track – front/rear (mm) 1499/1528 1499/1528 1499/1528 1499/1528  
Wheelbase (mm) 2700 2700 2700 2700 2700
Width (mm) 1752 1752 1752 1752 1752
Fuel Economy* (L/100km) DX DX-G LX EX-L Si
Automatic transmission (City/Hwy) 8.2/5.7  8.2/5.7  8.2/5.7  8.2/5.7 
Manual transmission (City/Hwy) 7.4/5.4 7.4/5.4 7.4/5.4 7.4/5.4 10.2/6.8
*Fuel consumption for comparison purposes only and may vary with usage and accessories. See dealer for latest EnerGuide results published by NRCan (when available).
‡ Dimensions are for vehicles without options.
   
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