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- 2008 Honda Civic
- Civic Coupe DX Manual
- 2008 Honda Accord
- Accord Sedan LX Manual
| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| EPA Classification | |
| Compact | Large |
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | |
| Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| Displacement | |
| 1.8L/110 | 2.4L/144 |
| Fuel System | |
| MPFI | MPFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | |
| 140 @ 6300 | 177 @ 6500 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | |
| 128 @ 4300 | 161 @ 4300 |
| Transmission | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | |
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | |
| 5 | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. | |
| Manual | Manual |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 3.14 | 3.27 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 1.87 | 1.78 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 1.24 | 1.15 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 0.95 | 0.87 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 0.73 | 0.65 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | |
| 3.31 | 3.58 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | |
| 4.29 | 4.39 |
| Mileage | |
|---|---|
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | |
| 26 | 22 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | |
| 34 | 31 |
| Cooling System | |
|---|---|
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | |
| 6.8 | 8.6 |
| Weight Information | |
|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | |
| 2586 | 3230 |
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | |
| MacPherson strut | Double wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Rear | |
| Multi-link | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | |
| Multi-link | |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | |
| 1.0 | 1.04 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | |
| 0.51 | |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Brake Type | |
| Pwr | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | |
| 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | |
| Yes | |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |
| 10.3 x - TBD - | 11.1 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |
| 11.1 x - TBD - | |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | |
| Yes | |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) | |
| 7.9 x - TBD - | |
| Tires | |
|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | |
| P195/65HR15 | P215/60HR16 |
| Rear Tire Size | |
| P195/65HR15 | P215/60HR16 |
| Spare Tire Size | |
| Compact | T135/80D16 |
| Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Front Wheel Size (in) | |
| 15 x 6 | 16 x 6.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | |
| 15 x 6 | 16 x 6.5 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | |
| Compact | 16 |
| Front Wheel Material | |
| Steel | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | |
| Steel | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | |
| Steel | Steel |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Steering Type | |
| Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr rack & pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | |
| 13.62 | 13.08 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | |
| 2.73 | 2.56 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | |
| 35.4 | 37.7 |
| Fuel Tank | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | |
| 13.2 | 18.5 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase (in) | |
| 104.3 | 110.2 |
| Length, Overall (in) | |
| 174.8 | 194.1 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | |
| 68.9 | 72.7 |
| Height, Overall (in) | |
| 53.5 | 58.1 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) | |
| 59.0 | 62.6 |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) | |
| 60.1 | 62.6 |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Trunk Volume (ft³) | |
| 11.5 | 14.0 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity | |
| 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | |
| 83.7 | 106.0 |
| Front Head Room (in) | |
| 38.0 | 41.4 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | |
| 42.6 | 42.5 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | |
| 53.9 | 58.2 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | |
| 53.0 | 56.6 |
| Second Head Room (in) | |
| 35.1 | 38.5 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | |
| 30.3 | 37.2 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | |
| 52.1 | 56.4 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | |
| 49.2 | 54.3 |
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Name | |
| Civic Cpe | Accord |
| Body Style | |
| 2 Door Coupe | 4 Door Sedan |