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

Sedan

Coupe

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Fair Market Price	$4,050	$4,750	$5,850	$6,225	$6,400	$6,600	$6,775	$8,850
Fuel Economy	City 24/Hwy 36/Comb 28 MPG	City 25/Hwy 36/Comb 29 MPG	City 25/Hwy 36/Comb 29 MPG	City 25/Hwy 36/Comb 29 MPG	City 21/Hwy 29/Comb 24 MPG	City 25/Hwy 36/Comb 29 MPG	City 40/Hwy 45/Comb 42 MPG	City 21/Hwy 29/Comb 24 MPG
Fuel Type	Natural Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Hybrid	Gas
Horsepower	113 @ 6300 RPM	140 @ 6300 RPM	140 @ 6300 RPM	140 @ 6300 RPM	197 @ 7800 RPM	140 @ 6300 RPM	110 @ 6000 RPM	197 @ 7800 RPM
Engine	4-Cyl, NGV, 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	4-Cyl, VTEC, 1.8 Liter	4-Cyl, Hybrid, 1.3 Liter	4-Cyl, VTEC, 2.0 Liter
Cargo Volume	6.00 cu ft	12.00 cu ft	12.00 cu ft	12.00 cu ft	12.00 cu ft	12.00 cu ft	10.40 cu ft	12.00 cu ft
Cylinders	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Torque	109 lb-ft	128 lb-ft	128 lb-ft	128 lb-ft	139 lb-ft	128 lb-ft	123 lb-ft	139 lb-ft
Turning Circle	34.8 feet	34.8 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	34.8 feet	35.4 feet
Curb Weight	2,904 pounds	2,628 pounds	2,738 pounds	2,738 pounds	2,945 pounds	2,685 pounds	2,875 pounds	2,945 pounds

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

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

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

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

Torque

109 @ 6300 RPM

128 @ 6300 RPM

139 @ 7800 RPM

128 @ 6300 RPM

123 @ 6000 RPM

139 @ 7800 RPM

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

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

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

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

Curb Weight	2904 pounds	2628 pounds	2738 pounds	2738 pounds	2945 pounds	2685 pounds	2875 pounds	2945 pounds
Fuel Capacity	8 gallons	13.2 gallons	13.2 gallons	13.2 gallons	13.2 gallons	13.2 gallons	12.3 gallons	13.2 gallons
Front Head Room	39.4 inches	39.4 inches	38.1 inches	38.1 inches	38.1 inches	39.4 inches	39.4 inches	38.1 inches
Front Leg Room	42.2 inches	42.2 inches	42.2 inches	42.2 inches	42.2 inches	42.2 inches	42.2 inches	42.2 inches
Overall Length	176.7 inches	176.7 inches	176.7 inches	176.7 inches	176.7 inches	176.7 inches	176.7 inches	177.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room	53.7 inches	53.7 inches	53.6 inches	53.6 inches	53.6 inches	53.7 inches	53.6 inches	53.6 inches
Turning Diameter	34.8 feet	34.8 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	34.8 feet	35.4 feet
Wheel Base	106.3 inches	106.3 inches	106.3 inches	106.3 inches	106.3 inches	106.3 inches	106.3 inches	106.3 inches
Width with mirrors	69 inches	69 inches	69 inches	69 inches	69 inches	69 inches	69 inches	69 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 Hybrid Sedan 4D with 110 horsepower to the Si Mugen Sedan 4D with 197 horsepower.

How fast is the 2008 Honda Civic?

The 2008 Civic ranges in power from the Hybrid Sedan 4D with 110 horsepower to the Si Mugen Sedan 4D with 197 horsepower.

What are the levels of Honda Civics?

The 2008 Honda Civic comes in 8 different trims, ranging from the GX Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $4,050.00 to the Si Mugen Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $8,850.00. 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 Door Locks, Child Seat Anchors, and Driver Airbag.