| 2008 Honda Civic Coupe Specifications | |||||
| ENGINEERING | DX | LX | EX | EX-L | Si |
| Engine Type | In-Line 4-Cylinder | In-Line 4-Cylinder | In-Line 4-Cylinder | In-Line 4-Cylinder | In-Line 4-Cylinder |
| Engine Block/Cylinder Head | Aluminum-Alloy | Aluminum-Alloy | Aluminum-Alloy | Aluminum-Alloy | Aluminum-Alloy |
| Displacement (cc) | 1799 | 1799 | 1799 | 1799 | 1998 |
| Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) | 140 @ 6300 | 140 @ 6300 | 140 @ 6300 | 140 @ 6300 | 197 @ 7800 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) | 128 @ 4300 | 128 @ 4300 | 128 @ 4300 | 128 @ 4300 | 139 @ 6100 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6800 | 6800 | 6800 | 6800 | 8000 |
| 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 |
| Valvetrain | 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® | 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® | 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® | 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® | 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® |
| Valvetrain Drive Type | Chain | Chain | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Stainless Steel Exhaust Manifold | X | ||||
| Multi-Point Fuel Injection | X | X | X | X | X |
| Drive-by-Wire Throttle System™ | X | X | X | X | X |
| Front-Wheel Drive | X | X | X | X | X |
| CARB Emissions Rating | ULEV-2 | ULEV-2 | ULEV-2 | ULEV-2 | LEV-2 |
| Federal Emissions Rating | Tier 2 / Bin 5 | Tier 2 / Bin 5 | Tier 2 / Bin 5 | Tier 2 / Bin 5 | Tier 2 / Bin 5 |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | X | X | X | X | X |
| 100K+/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-ups* | X | X | X | X | X |
| *May vary with driving conditions. Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. Exact mileage is determined by actual driving conditions. Please see your owner's manual for more details. | |||||
| TRANSMISSIONS | DX | LX | EX | EX-L | Si |
| 5-Speed Manual Transmission | X | X | X | X | |
| Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.143, 2nd: 1.870, 3rd: 1.235, 4th: 0.949, 5th: 0.727, Reverse: 3.308, Final Drive: 4.294 | |||||
| Compact 5-Speed Automatic Transmission | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Gear Ratios: 1st: 2.666, 2nd: 1.534, 3rd: 1.022, 4th: 0.721, 5th: 0.525, Reverse: 1.957, Final Drive: 4.437 | |||||
| Close-Ratio 6-Speed Manual Transmission | X | ||||
| Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.267, 2nd: 2.130, 3rd: 1.517, 4th: 1.147, 5th: 0.921, 6th: 0.659, Reverse: 3.583, Final Drive: 4.765 | |||||
| Helical Limited-Slip Differential | X | ||||
| BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS | DX | LX | EX | EX-L | Si |
| Unit-Body Construction | X | X | X | X | X |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | X | X | X | X | X |
| Double Wishbone Rear Suspension | X | X | X | X | X |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear) | 25.4x3.5/ -- | 25.4x3.5 / 11.0 | 25.4x3.5 / 11.0 | 25.4x3.5 / 11.0 | 28.0 / 17.0 |
| Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering | X | X | X | X | Electric |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | 2.73 | 2.67 | 2.67 | 2.67 | 2.65 |
| Steering Ratio | 13.62:1 | 13.73:1 | 13.73:1 | 13.73:1 | 13.62:1 |
| Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.6 |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes (in., front/rear) | 10.3 / 7.9 | 10.3 / 7.9 | |||
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes | 10.3 / 10.2 | 10.3 / 10.2 | 11.8 / 10.2 | ||
| Wheels | 15x6J with Full Covers | 16 x6.5J with Full Covers | 16x6.5J Alloy | 16x6.5J Alloy | 17x7J Alloy |
| All-Season Tires | P195 / 65 R15 89H | P205 / 55 R16 89H | P205 / 55 R16 89H | P205 / 55 R16 89H | P215/45R17 87V |
| Michelin® Pilot Exalto® PE2 Summer Tires | 215/45ZR17 91W (available) | ||||
| Compact Spare Tire | X | X | X | X | X |
| INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS | DX | LX | EX | EX-L | Si |
| Headroom (in., front/rear) | 38.0 / 35.1 | 38.0 / 35.1 | 37.8 / 34.7 | 37.8 / 34.7 | 37.8 / 34.7 |
| Legroom (in., front/rear) | 42.6 / 30.3 | 42.6 / 30.3 | 42.6 / 30.3 | 42.6 / 30.3 | 42.6 / 30.3 |
| Shoulder Room (in., front/rear) | 53.9 / 52.1 | 53.9 / 52.1 | 53.9 / 52.1 | 53.9 / 52.1 | 53.9 / 52.1 |
| Hiproom (in., front/rear) | 53.0 / 49.2 | 53.0 / 49.2 | 53.0 / 49.2 | 53.0 / 49.2 | 53.0 / 49.2 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 83.7 | 83.7 | 83.0 | 83.0 | 83.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS | DX | LX | EX | EX-L | Si |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 104.3 | 104.3 | 104.3 | 104.3 | 104.3 |
| Length (in.) | 174.8 | 174.8 | 174.8 | 174.8 | 174.8 |
| Height (in.) | 53.5 | 53.5 | 53.5 | 53.5 | 53.5 |
| Width (in.) | 68.9 | 68.9 | 68.9 | 68.9 | 68.9 |
| Track (in., front/rear) | 59.0 / 60.1 | 59.0 / 60.1 | 59.0 / 60.1 | 59.0 / 60.1 | 59.0 / 60.1 |
| Curb Weight (lbs., MT/AT) | 2586 / 2650 | 2657/2718 | 2698/ 2769 | 2698/ 2769 | 2886 / -- |
| Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, MT) | 60/40 | 60/40 | 60/40 | 60/40 | 61/39 |
| Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, AT) | 60/40 | 60/40 | 60/40 | 60/40 | -- |
| EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES*/CAPACITIES | DX | LX | EX | EX-L | Si |
| 5-Speed Manual (City/Highway) | 26/34 | 26/34 | 26/34 | 26/34 | |
| 6-Speed Manual (City/Highway) | 21/29 | ||||
| 5-Speed Automatic (City/Highway) | 25/36 | 25/36 | 25/36 | 25/36 | |
| Crankcase (qt.) | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.8 |
| Coolant System (qt.) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Fuel (gal.) | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 |
| Required Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Premium Unleaded |
| *Based on 2008 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle. | |||||