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Honda Civic VIII Coupe (facelift 2008) 1.8 i-VTEC (140 Hp)
Overall Rating
Honda Civic:
The Honda Civic is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1972. As of 2023, the Civic is positioned between the Honda Fit/City and Honda Accord in Honda's global passenger car line-up. It is one of the best-selling automobiles in history, with over 27 million units sold through 2021.
The first-generation Civic was introduced in July 1972 as a two-door fastback sedan, followed by a three-door hatchback that September. With a 1,169 cc transverse engine and front-wheel drive, the car provided good interior space despite its small overall dimensions. Initially gaining a reputation for being fuel-efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly, later iterations have become known for performance and sportiness, especially the Civic Si, SiR, and Type R versions. It is currently in its eleventh generation, which has been produced since 2021....(Read more on Wikipedia)
VIII Coupe (facelift 2008) Overview:
Honda Civic (VIII Coupe (facelift 2008)). With 174 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9 l/100km). Weighing only 1202 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.8 i-VTEC (140 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A well-balanced engine, providing a good blend of daily usability with Honda's characteristic VTEC engagement, especially when paired with a manual transmission.
Fuel Economy
Efficient for its class, offering solid fuel economy that can be further optimized by a driver-controlled manual gearbox.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional Honda reliability and durability
- • Engaging VTEC engines, especially the high-revving Si
- • Good fuel efficiency from the 1.8L engine
- • Sporty and distinctive coupe styling
- • Well-engineered chassis offering a fun driving experience
Cons:
- • Base 1.8L models can feel underpowered for spirited driving
- • Interior plastics may feel dated compared to some rivals
- • Road noise can be noticeable at highway speeds
- • Limited rear visibility due to coupe design
- • Rear drum brakes on base models (1.8L)
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VIII Coupe: August, 2005 - August, 2008).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Honda |
| Model: | Civic |
| Generation: | VIII Coupe (facelift 2008) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 i-VTEC (140 Hp) |
| Start of production: | August, 2008 |
| End of production: | December, 2010 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 140 Hp @ 6300 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 77.8 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 174 Nm @ 4300 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | R18A1 [Same engine] More details about the engine R18A1 |
| Engine displacement: | 1799 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC, i-VTEC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.7 l |
| Coolant: | 6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 87.3 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6800 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (EPA): | 9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (EPA): | 6.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (EPA): | 8.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.1 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | ULEV-2 |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.4 kg/Hp, 119.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.7 kg/Nm, 148.2 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1174-1231 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 327 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4457 mm [17mm more] |
| Width: | 1751 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1396 mm [38mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2650 mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1499 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1526 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 154 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.8 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 262 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 201 mm [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 195/65 R15; 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 15; 6.5J x 16 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone, Coil spring |
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