Long Term Verdict: 2006 Honda Civic Si
From the Logbook
"Amazing car for the money. Good power, first-rate build quality, easy and super fun to drive, all the safetyequipment, and Honda reliability-all for around $23K. I love the rev-happy engine and silky-smooth gearbox-they make me feel like a race-car driver."Ron Kiino
"Power is surprising and revving an engine into the rpm stratosphere always puts a smile on my face. Picked up a fewodd torque-steer quirks accelerating on uphill curves, but that's rare. Overall, a blast to drive."Mark Williams
"It's still very Japanese for something designed and built in North America. The engine and shifter are a joy. It'seasy to drive it like you stole it, even if you're slumming around town. Seats are comfortable as any car's, whatever the price, and I like the edgy handling, although it would be a little rough in Detroit."Todd Lassa
"Needless to say, this is a cool car. It's so easy to drive-the clutch is effortless, the shifter smooth, and thestereo ain't bad. To me, it's the complete opposite of the Camry Hybrid; the Civic has a sound, and it feels like I'm actually driving a car."James Dryden
| 2008 Honda Civic Si |
| POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS |
| Drivetrain layout | Front engine, FWD |
| Engine type | I-4, alum block/head |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl |
| Displacement | 121.9 cu in/1998 cc |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Power (SAE net) | 197 hp @ 7800 rpm |
| Torque (SAE net) | 139 lb-ft @ 6100 rpm |
| Redline | 8000 rpm |
| Weight to Power | 14.5 lb/hp |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Axle/final ratios | 4.77:1/3.14:1 |
| Suspension, front; rear | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Steering ratio | 13.6:1 |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.7 |
| Brakes, f;r | 11.8-in vented disc; 10.2-in disc; ABS |
| Wheels | 7.0 x 17 in, cast aluminum |
| Tires | 215/45R17 91W Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 |
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| DIMENSIONS |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in |
| Track, f/r | 59.0/60.1 in |
| Length x width x height | 174.8 x 68.9 x 53.5 in |
| Turning circle | 35.6 ft |
| Curb weight | 2862 lb |
| Weight dist, f/r | 61/39% |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Headroom, f/r | 37.8/34.7 in |
| Legroom, f/r | 42.6/30.3 in |
| Shoulder room, f/r | 53.9/52.1 in |
| Cargo volume | 11.5 cu ft |
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| TEST DATA |
| Acceleration to mph |
| 0-30 | 2.7 sec |
| 0-40 | 3.9 |
| 0-50 | 5.1 |
| 0-60 | 6.7 |
| 0-70 | 8.7 |
| 0-80 | 10.9 |
| 0-90 | 14 |
| 0-100 | 17.4 |
| Quarter mile | 15.2 sec @ 93.5 mph |
| Braking, 60-0 mph | 123 ft |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.89 g avg |
| MT Figure Eight | 26.8 sec @ 0.64 g avg |
| Top gear revs @ 60 mph | 2700 rpm |
| CONSUMER INFO |
| Stability/traction control | No/no |
| Airbags | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain |
| Basic warranty | 3 yrs/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yrs/60,000 miles |
| Roadside assistance | None* |
| Fuel capacity | 13.2 gal |
| EPA city/hwy econ | 23/32 mpg, 2006 std |
| MT fuel economy | 23.7 mpg |
| CO2 emissions | 0.74 lb/mile |
| Recommended fuel | Premium unleaded |
| *Available if customer purchases HondaCare |
