2008 Honda Civic Sedan LX 5AT
The 2008 Honda Civic Sedan LX 5AT is a 140-hp 1.8-liter sedan with a compact 5-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $17,760 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 25 mpg city and 36 mpg highway.
The Civic Sedan measures 176.7 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,751 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $17,760 ($26,809 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $18,430 ($27,820 *) |
| 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 | Compact 5-Speed Automatic |
| 1st Gear | 2.666 (43 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.534 (74 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.022 (111 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.721 (157 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.525 (216 mph **) |
| Reverse | 1.957 |
| Final Drive | 4.437 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 36 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 13.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 24.2 mm |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 10.0 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 | 176.7 in |
| Width | 69 in |
| Height | 56.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Front Track | 59 in |
| Rear Track | 60.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,751 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.9 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline