| Model year | 2009 |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Style | Hybrid 4dr Sedan w/Lthr, Nav (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) |
| Base MSRP | $26,850 |
| Options on test vehicle | Leather & Navigation Package (included with trim -- includes navigation system, touchscreen navigation and audio controls, Bluetooth, satellite radio, audio card reader, leather upholstery and steering wheel trim and heated front seats. |
| As-tested MSRP | $27,420 |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Inline-4 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,339cc (82 cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/Aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Single overhead camshaft |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.8 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,300 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 110 @ 6,000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 123 @ 1,000 |
| Transmission type | Continuously variable |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | Variable ratio between 2.526 and 0.421 Final drive 4.94:1.0 |
| Suspension, front | MacPherson strut |
| Suspension, rear | Multilink |
| Steering type | Electric power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 13.52 : 1.0 |
| Tire brand | Bridgestone |
| Tire model | Insignia SE200 |
| Tire type | All-season |
| Tire size, front | P195/65R15 S |
| Tire size, rear | P195/65R15 S |
| Wheel size | 15-by-6 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Alloy |
| Brakes, front | Ventilated disc |
| Brakes, rear | Disc |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 8.5 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 13.5 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 20.9 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 19.3 @ 72.5 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 13.1 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 34 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 140 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 64.1 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.72 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 45.9 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 76.0 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 68.0 |
| Acceleration comments | Aside from astoundingly slow acceleration, there's little to get excited about here. Brake torque seems pointless. There's no way to manually shift. Just put your foot down and yawn. |
| Braking rating | Poor |
| Braking comments | Awkward brake feel and response. Pedal engages high and then bottoms out soon with little additional brake effectiveness. This typically awkward hybrid brake feel combined with poor stopping distance is what earns the Civic a "Poor" brake rating. |
| Handling rating | Average |
| Handling comments | It's immediately obvious that this car was not designed to turn. Lots of body roll in both tests. The throttle has little to no effect on the chassis and the tires are among the worst I've experienced in handling tests. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 421 |
| Temperature (°F) | 75 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 4.0 from SE |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 40 city/45 highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 36.1 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 12.3 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 2,877 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 2,896 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 59/41 |
| Length (in.) | 177.3 |
| Width (in.) | 69.0 |
| Height (in.) | 56.3 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 106.3 |
| Track, front (in.) | 59.1 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 60.2 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 34.8 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 42.2 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 34.6 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 39.4 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 37.4 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 53.6 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 52.3 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 10.4 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 10.4 |
| 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 | Braking assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| 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 |
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