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2008 Honda Civic EX - Specifications - Quick Test

Below is an enthusiast article written by the automotive experts at Motor Trend. We decided to take out a 2008 Civic EX to see how the Honda did during another round of testing and editor evaluations.
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2008 HONDA CIVIC EX
POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
Drivetrain layout Front engine, FWD
Engine type I-4, alum block/head
Valvetrain DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Displacement 109.8 cu in/1799 cc
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Power (SAE net) 140 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 128 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm
Redline 6500 rpm
Weight to power 19.9 lb/hp
Transmission 5-speed automatic
Axle/final-drive ratios 4.44:1/2.33:1
Suspension, front; rear Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar: multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering ratio 13.7:1
Turns lock-to-lock 2.7
Brakes, f;r 10.3-in vented disc; 10.2-in disc, ABS
Wheels, f;r 6.5 x 16 in, cast aluminum
Tires, f;r 205/55R16 89H M+S, Bridgestone Turanza EL 400
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 106.3 in
Track, f/r 59.0/60.2 in
Length x width x height 176.7 x 69.0 x 56.5 in
Turning circle 35.4 ft
Curb weight 2786 lb
Weight dist., f/r 60/40%
Seating capacity 5
Headroom, f/r 38.1/36.7 in
Legroom, f/r 42.2/34.6 in
Shoulder room, f/r 53.6/52.3 in
Cargo volume 12.0 cu ft
TEST DATA
Acceleration to mph
0-30 3.2 sec
0-40 4.8
0-50 7.0
0-60 9.4
0-70 12.4
0-80 16.7
0-90 21.3
Passing, 45-65 mph 4.8
Quarter mile 17.1 sec @ 81.4 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph 127 ft
Lateral acceleration 0.81 g (avg)
MT figure eight 28.5 sec @ 0.58 g (avg)
Top-gear revs @ 60 mph 1950 rpm
CONSUMER INFO
Base price $19,345
Price as tested $20,145
Stability/traction control No/no
Airbags Dual front, front side, f/r curtain
Basic warranty 3 yrs/36,000
Powertrain warranty 5 years/60,000 miles
Roadside assistance N/A
Fuel capacity 13.2 gal
EPA city/hwy econ 25/36 mpg
CO2 emissions 0.67 lb/mile
MT fuel economy 25.0 mpg
Recommended fuel Unleaded regular

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