2008 Honda Civic Coupe LX 5MT
The 2008 Honda Civic Coupe LX 5MT is a 140-hp 1.8-liter coupe with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $16,760 MSRP.
It makes 140 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 128 lb-ft of torque at 4300 rpm, spinning to a 6,800 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 26 mpg city and 34 mpg highway.
The Civic Coupe measures 174.8 inches long on a 104.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,657 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $16,760 ($25,300 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $17,430 ($26,311 *) |
| Destination Charge | $670 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L In-Line 4-Cylinder, Aluminum-Alloy Block/Head |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 140 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
| Torque | 128 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm |
| Redline | 6,800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC |
| Bore and Stroke | 81 x 87.3 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-Point Fuel Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.143 (37 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.87 (63 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.235 (95 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.949 (124 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.727 (161 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.308 |
| Final Drive | 4.294 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 26 MPG |
| Highway | 34 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 13.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 25.4 mm |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 11.0 mm |
| Turning Diameter | 35.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 10.3 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum, 7.9 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16x6.5J Steel, Full Covers |
| Wheels Rear | 16x6.5J Steel, Full Covers |
| Tires Front | P205/55R16 89H |
| Tires Rear | P205/55R16 89H |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 174.8 in |
| Width | 68.9 in |
| Height | 53.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in |
| Front Track | 59 in |
| Rear Track | 60.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,657 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Headroom Rear | 35.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 30.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 49.2 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline