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Honda Civic Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2008–2011) — Eighth Generation Restyling

Whether you prefer a hatchback, sedan or coupe, the refreshed eighth-generation Honda Civic offers several ways to approach everyday driving. Your choice of engine, transmission and equipment helps narrow the options.

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Honda Civic Engines and Transmissions

Honda Civic engine choices include gasoline and diesel options. Among the front-wheel-drive Hatchback 3-door examples, the gasoline 1.3 MT and diesel 2.2 MT give you manual gear selection. The gasoline 1.3 CVT uses a continuously variable transmission, which removes the need to change gears yourself in stop-start traffic.

Hatchback 3-door — Honda Civic Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 3-door Honda Civic Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.3 MTGasoline1339 cm³99 hp73 kW126 N⋅mManualFWD
1.3 CVTGasoline1339 cm³99 hp73 kW126 N⋅mVariableFWD
1.8 ATGasoline1798 cm³140 hp103 kW173 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1798 cm³140 hp103 kW173 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 I-ShiftGasoline1798 cm³140 hp103 kW173 N⋅mRoboticFWD
2.2 MTDiesel2160 cm³140 hp103 kW340 N⋅mManualFWD

Sedan — Honda Civic Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Honda Civic Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.0 ATGasoline1998 cm³155 hp114 kW188 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.3 CVTHybrid1339 cm³115 hp84 kW123 N⋅mVariableFWD
1.3 CVTHybrid1339 cm³95 hp70 kW123 N⋅mVariableFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1799 cm³140 hp103 kW174 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 ATGasoline1799 cm³140 hp103 kW174 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Hatchback 5-door — Honda Civic Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 5-door Honda Civic Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.3 I-ShiftGasoline1339 cm³83 hp61 kW119 N⋅mRoboticFWD
1.3 MTGasoline1339 cm³83 hp61 kW119 N⋅mManualFWD
1.3 MTGasoline1339 cm³99 hp73 kW127 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 I-ShiftGasoline1798 cm³140 hp103 kW173 N⋅mRoboticFWD
2.2 MTDiesel2204 cm³140 hp103 kW340 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1799 cm³140 hp103 kW174 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 ATGasoline1799 cm³140 hp103 kW174 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Coupe — Honda Civic Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Honda Civic Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.8 ATGasoline1799 cm³140 hp103 kW128 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1799 cm³140 hp103 kW128 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1998 cm³197 hp145 kW190 N⋅mManualFWD

Honda Civic Dimensions

Hatchback 3-door — Honda Civic Dimensions

Hatchback 3-door Honda Civic Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.3 MT4250 mm1760 mm1460 mm2635 mm1180 kg1750 kg150 mm
1.3 CVT4250 mm1760 mm1460 mm2635 mmNot providedNot provided150 mm
1.8 AT4250 mm1760 mm1460 mm2635 mmNot provided1750 kg150 mm
1.8 MT4250 mm1760 mm1460 mm2635 mm1190 kg1750 kg150 mm
1.8 I-Shift4250 mm1760 mm1460 mm2635 mmNot provided1750 kg150 mm
2.2 MT4250 mm1760 mm1460 mm2635 mm1350 kg1900 kg150 mm

Sedan — Honda Civic Dimensions

Sedan Honda Civic Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
2.0 AT4545 mm1750 mm1435 mm2700 mm1280 kg1700 kg150 mm
1.3 CVT4545 mm1750 mm1435 mm2700 mm1280 kgNot provided150 mm
1.3 CVT4545 mm1750 mm1435 mm2700 mm1280 kgNot provided150 mm
1.8 MT4545 mm1750 mm1435 mm2700 mm1194 kg1675 kg150 mm
1.8 AT4545 mm1750 mm1435 mm2700 mm1291 kg1700 kg150 mm

Hatchback 5-door — Honda Civic Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door Honda Civic Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.3 I-Shift4250 mm1760 mm1460 mm2635 mmNot provided1670 kg150 mm
1.3 MT4250 mm1760 mm1460 mm2635 mm1170 kg1670 kg150 mm
1.3 MT4250 mm1760 mm1460 mm2635 mm1261 kg1700 kgNot provided
1.8 I-Shift4250 mm1760 mm1460 mm2635 mm1250 kg1750 kg150 mm
2.2 MT4250 mm1760 mm1460 mm2635 mm1320 kg1890 kgNot provided
1.8 MT4250 mm1760 mm1460 mm2635 mm1200 kg1750 kg150 mm
1.8 AT4250 mm1760 mm1460 mm2635 mm1300 kg1750 kg150 mm

Coupe — Honda Civic Dimensions

Coupe Honda Civic Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
1.8 AT4458 mm1750 mm1397 mm1499 mm150 mm
1.8 MT4458 mm1750 mm1397 mm1499 mm150 mm
2.0 MT4458 mm1750 mm1397 mm1499 mm150 mm

Honda Civic Cargo Space

Hatchback 3-door — Honda Civic Cargo Space

Hatchback 3-door Honda Civic Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
1.3 MT455 l1350 l
1.3 CVT455 l1350 l
1.8 AT455 l1350 l
1.8 MT455 l1350 l
1.8 I-Shift455 l1350 l
2.2 MT455 l1350 l

Sedan — Honda Civic Cargo Space

Sedan Honda Civic Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
2.0 AT389 l
1.3 CVT389 l
1.3 CVT389 l
1.8 MT389 l
1.8 AT389 l

Hatchback 5-door — Honda Civic Cargo Space

Hatchback 5-door Honda Civic Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
1.3 I-Shift456 l
1.3 MT456 l
1.3 MT456 l
1.8 I-Shift456 l
2.2 MT456 l
1.8 MT456 l
1.8 AT456 l

Honda Civic Trims and Equipment

For the gasoline 1.8 AT Sedan with its automatic transmission, Honda Civic trim levels include Comfort and Executive. These distinguish equipment configurations within the same technical version. Compare each car’s fitted comfort and convenience features to decide whether the equipment meets your needs; the trim name alone cannot tell you that.

Honda Civic Trims and Equipment
ModificationBodyEquipment
1.3 CVTSedanHybrid
1.8 MTSedanComfort
1.8 MTSedanLS
1.8 ATSedanComfort
1.8 ATSedanExecutive
1.8 ATSedanES Plus
1.8 ATSedanES
1.8 ATSedanLS
2.2 MTHatchback 5-doorComfort
1.8 MTHatchback 5-doorComfort
1.8 MTHatchback 5-doorSport
1.8 ATHatchback 5-doorComfort
1.8 ATHatchback 5-doorLuxury
1.8 ATHatchback 5-doorSport