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 Quick Test: 2008 Honda Civic EX
| 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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