Specs and Features

2008 Honda Civic Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2008 Honda Civic lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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Civic

Coupe

Sedan

	1 of 5 Civic LX Coupe 2D	2 of 5 Civic EX Coupe 2D	3 of 5 Civic EX-L Coupe 2D	4 of 5 Civic DX Coupe 2D	5 of 5 Civic Si Coupe 2D
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Fair Market Price	$5,470	$5,559	$5,588	$6,368	$8,195
Fuel Economy	City 25/Hwy 36/Comb 29 MPG	City 25/Hwy 36/Comb 29 MPG	City 25/Hwy 36/Comb 29 MPG	City 26/Hwy 34/Comb 29 MPG	City 21/Hwy 29/Comb 24 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Horsepower	140 @ 6300 RPM	140 @ 6300 RPM	140 @ 6300 RPM	140 @ 6300 RPM	197 @ 7800 RPM
Engine	4-Cyl, VTEC, 1.8 Liter	4-Cyl, VTEC, 1.8 Liter	4-Cyl, VTEC, 1.8 Liter	4-Cyl, VTEC, 1.8 Liter	4-Cyl, VTEC, 2.0 Liter
Cargo Volume	11.50 cu ft	11.50 cu ft	11.50 cu ft	11.50 cu ft	11.50 cu ft
Cylinders	4	4	4	4	4
Torque	128 lb-ft	128 lb-ft	128 lb-ft	128 lb-ft	139 lb-ft
Turning Circle	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.6 feet
Curb Weight	2,657 pounds	2,698 pounds	2,698 pounds	2,586 pounds	2,886 pounds

Child Seat Anchors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Door Locks	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Traction Control	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard

Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Navigation System	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Not Available	Optional
Voice Recognition System	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Not Available	Optional

	Premium Radio	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard
	Satellite Radio	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Not Available	Optional

Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Heated Mirrors	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Not Available

Torque

128 @ 6300 RPM

139 @ 7800 RPM

	Leather Seats	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Not Available
	Folding Rear Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Power Outlet	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Controls	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cup Holder Count	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

	Alloy Wheels	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard
	Rear Spoiler	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Limited Slip Differential	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Recommended Fuel	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular
Stability Control	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Manual	Manual

Curb Weight	2657 pounds	2698 pounds	2698 pounds	2586 pounds	2886 pounds
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gallons	13.2 gallons	13.2 gallons	13.2 gallons	13.2 gallons
Front Head Room	38 inches	37.8 inches	37.8 inches	38 inches	37.8 inches
Front Leg Room	42.6 inches	42.6 inches	42.6 inches	42.6 inches	42.6 inches
Overall Length	174.8 inches	174.8 inches	174.8 inches	174.8 inches	174.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room	53.9 inches	53.9 inches	53.9 inches	53.9 inches	53.9 inches
Turning Diameter	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.6 feet
Wheel Base	104.3 inches	104.3 inches	104.3 inches	104.3 inches	104.3 inches
Width with mirrors	68.9 inches	68.9 inches	68.9 inches	68.9 inches	68.9 inches

FAQs

Is the 2008 Honda Civic a powerful car?

It depends on your definition of powerful. The 2008 Civic ranges in power from the LX Coupe 2D with 140 horsepower to the Si Coupe 2D with 197 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2008 Civic specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2008 Honda Civic specs page.

How fast is the 2008 Honda Civic?

The 2008 Civic ranges in power from the LX Coupe 2D with 140 horsepower to the Si Coupe 2D with 197 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2008 Civic specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2008 Honda Civic specs page.

What are the levels of Honda Civics?

The 2008 Honda Civic comes in 5 different trims, ranging from the LX Coupe 2D with a base MSRP of $5,470.00 to the Si Coupe 2D with a base MSRP of $8,195.00. For an in-depth side-by-side breakdown of all the 2008 Civic specs, features and options by trim level, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2008 Honda Civic specs page.

What features does the Honda Civic 2008 have?

2008 Honda Civic features include Child Seat Anchors, Driver Airbag, and Passenger Airbag. For a full list of All 2008 Civic trims and their respective features and specs compared side-by-side, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2008 Honda Civic specs page.