| Model year | 2008 |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Style | LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A) |
| Base MSRP | $17,760 |
| Options on test vehicle | None |
| As-tested MSRP | $18,395 |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine type | inline-4 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,799cc (110cu-in) |
| Valvetrain | Single overhead camshaft |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.5 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 140 @ 6,300 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 128 @ 4,300 |
| Fuel type | Regular unleaded |
| Transmission type | 5-speed Automatic |
| Suspension, front | MacPherson strut |
| Suspension, rear | Double wishbone |
| Steering type | Power steering |
| Tire brand | Goodyear |
| Tire model | Eagle RS-A |
| Tire type | All season |
| Tire size, front | P205/55R16 H |
| Tire size, rear | P205/55R16 H |
| Wheel size, rear | 16 X 6.5 |
| Wheel material | Steel |
| Brakes, front | Ventilated disc |
| Brakes, rear | Drum |
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 3.5 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 6.1 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 9.6 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 14.7 |
| 1/4-mile, mfr. claim (sec. @ mph) | 17.1 @ 80.37 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 9.3 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 32 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 128 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 63.5 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.81 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 42.4 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 75.5 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 67.2 |
| Acceleration comments | The Civic makes the most of its five-speed, not losing too many revs with each upshift. |
| Braking rating | Average |
| Braking comments | Significant ABS noise and shudder -- especially up front. Some lane wander too. Late onset of fade on 6th stop. |
| Handling rating | Average |
| Handling comments | Good steering feel and loading on skid pad, but tires aren't very grippy. The nose feels more softly spring than the back which produces some steering delay. Chassis feels more capable than the tires. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1121 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 25 City / 36 Highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 27.08 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 13.2 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 2,751 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 2,747 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 61.3/38.7 |
| Length (in.) | 176.7 |
| Width (in.) | 69.0 |
| Height (in.) | 56.5 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 106.3 |
| Track, front (in.) | 59.0 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 60.2 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 35.4 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 42.2 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 34.6 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 39.4 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 37.4 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 53.7 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 52.4 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 12.0 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | Not available |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard dual front |
| Head airbags | Standard front and rear |
| Knee airbags | Not Available |
| Antilock brakes | 4-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Not available |
| Stability control | Not available |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Tire-pressure monitoring |
| Emergency assistance system | Not available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | 5 stars |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | 5 stars |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | 4 stars |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | 5 stars |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | 4 stars |
| IIHS offset | Good |
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