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Honda Civic 1.8 i VTEC

General information

ModelHonda Civic 1.8 i VTEC
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating65.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1799 ccm (109.77 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving9.1 litres/100 km (25.99 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.0 litres/100 km (26.14 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.9 litres/100 km (33.99 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1799 ccm (109.77 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power140.00 PS (103 kW or 138 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque174.00 Nm (17.7 kgf-m or 128.3 ft.lbs) at 4300 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 87.3 mm (3.2 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed205.0 km/h (127.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1107 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1080 mm (42.5 inches)
Passenger space2549 litres (673 gallons)
Cargo space456 litres (120 gallons)
Optional cargo space1352 litres (357 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks, 200.7 mm
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system Antilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1265 kg (2,788.8 pounds)
Max weight with load1750 kg (3,858.1 pounds)
Towing weight1400 kg (3,086.5 pounds)
Overall length4490 mm (176.8 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Wheelbase2630 mm (103.5 inches)
Fuel capacity50.0 litres (13.21 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR20065
CO2 emissions143.0 g/km
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