2008 Civic Hybrid Specifications
| Engineering | |
| Hybrid | |
| Engine Type | In-Line 4-Cylinder |
| Engine Block/Cylinder Head | Aluminum-Alloy |
| Displacement (cc) | 1339 |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 110 @ 6000 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) | 123 @ 1000-2500 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6300 |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | 73 x 80 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Valve Train | 8-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® |
| Multi-Point Fuel Injection | Standard |
| Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System | Standard |
| Front-Wheel Drive | Standard |
| CARB Emissions Rating | AT-PZEV |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | Standard |
| Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System | Standard |
| 100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups* | Standard |
| Electric Motor / Generator | |
| Hybrid | |
| Permanent Magnet Motor | Standard |
| Power Output | 20 hp / 76 lb.-ft. |
| Motor Width (mm) | 70 |
| Electric Power Storage | |
| Hybrid | |
| Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) Battery | Standard |
| Output (Volts) | 158 |
| Rated Capacity | 5.5 Ah |
| Transmissions | |
| Hybrid | |
| Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Standard |
| Body/Suspension/Chassis | |
| Hybrid | |
| Unit-Body Construction | Standard |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | Standard |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | Standard |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear) | 24.2 / 12.0 |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | 2.71 |
| Steering Ratio | 13.52 |
| Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) | 34.8 |
| Wheels | 15" Lightweight Alloys |
| All-Season Tires | P195 / 65 R15 89S |
| Compact Spare Tire | Standard |
| Exterior Measurements | |
| Hybrid | |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 106.3 |
| Length (in.) | 176.7 |
| Height (in.) | 56.3 |
| Width (in.) | 69 |
| Track (in., front/rear) | 59.1 / 60.2 |
| Curb Weight (lbs., MT/AT) | NA / 2877 |
| Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, MT) | NA |
| Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, AT) | 59 / 41 |
| Interior Measurements | |
| Hybrid | |
| Headroom (in., front/rear) | 39.4 / 37.4 |
| Legroom (in., front/rear) | 42.2 / 34.6 |
| Shoulder Room (in., front/rear) | 53.6 / 52.3 |
| Hiproom (in., front/rear) | 51.9 / 51.0 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) | 10.4 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 90.9 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Epa Mileage Estimates/Capacities† | |
| Hybrid | |
| CVT (City/Highway/Combined) | 40/45/42 |
| Crankcase (qt.) | 4 |
| Coolant System (qt., MT/AT) | NA / 6.1 |
| Fuel (gal.) | 12.3 |
| Required Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Safety | |
| Hybrid | |
| 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions | Standard |
| Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System | Standard |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder | Standard |
| Adjustable Front Seat Belt Anchors | Standard |
| Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) | Standard |
| Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) | Standard |
| Side Curtain Airbags | Standard |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Active Head Restraints | Standard |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | Standard |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Standard |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | Standard |
| Brake Assist | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | Standard |
| Side-Impact Door Beams | Standard |
| Outboard Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | Standard |
| Child-Proof Rear Door Locks | Standard |
| Emergency Trunk Opener | Standard |
| Exterior Features | |
| Hybrid | |
| Integrated Rear-Window Antenna | Roof Mounted |
| Security System with Remote Entry | with Trunk Release |
| Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors | with Integrated Turn Indicators |
| Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers | Standard |
| Rear Decklid Spoiler | Standard |
| Impact-Absorbing Body-Colored Bumpers | Standard |
| Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights | Standard |
| Tinted Glass | Standard |
| Body-Colored Door Handles | Standard |
| Comfort & Convenience | |
| Hybrid | |
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | Automatic Climate Control |
| Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition** | Available |
| Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window | Standard |
| Power Door Locks with Auto-Lock Feature | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard |
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | Cruise/Audio/Navi(available) |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | Standard |
| Beverage Holders | Front |
| Center Console with Sliding Armrest and Storage Compartment | Standard |
| Front Door-Pocket Storage Bins | Standard |
| Passenger-Side Seatback Pocket | Driver- and Passenger-Side |
| Coin Tray | Standard |
| Satin-Finish Door-Handle Pulls | Standard |
| Remote Fuel Filler Door Release | Standard |
| Remote Trunk Release with Lock | Standard |
| Headlights-On Reminder | Standard |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors | Standard |
| Map Lights | Standard |
| Rear-Seat Heater Ducts | Standard |
| Floor Mats | Standard |
| Driver's Footrest | Standard |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet | Front and Center Console |
| Rear Window Defroster with Timer | Standard |
| Cargo Area Light | Standard |
| Seating | |
| Hybrid | |
| Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | Standard |
| Reclining Front Seatbacks | Standard |
| Adjustable Head Restraints | Standard |
| Audio Systems | |
| Hybrid | |
| 160-Watt AM/FM//CD Audio System with 6 Speakers | Standard |
| MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability | Standard |
| MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard |
| XM® Satellite Radio†† | Navigation Models |
| CD Text Display Capability | Standard |
| Digital Audio-Card Reader | Navigation Models |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC) | Standard |
| Instrumentation | |
| Hybrid | |
| Two-Tier Instrument Panel | Standard |
| Blue Backlit Gauges | with Electronic IMA Display |
| Tachometer | Standard |
| Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2) | Standard |
| Idle-Stop Indicator | Standard |
| Maintenance Minder™ System | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Indicator | Standard |
| Digital Fuel-Mileage Indicators | Standard |
| IMA Charge and Assist Indicators | Standard |
| Average Fuel Consumption Indicator | Standard |
| Fuel and Coolant Temperature Indicators | Standard |
| Door/Trunk-Open Indicators | Standard |
| Low-Fuel and Low-Oil Pressure Indicators | Standard |
| Passenger-Side Side Airbag-Off Indicator | Standard |
* Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. May vary with driving conditions. See your owner's manual for more details.
† Based on 2008 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
** Certain functions that rely on a satellite signal will not work correctly in Hawaii and Alaska. These functions include but are not limited to automatic clock updates and time zone adjustments.
†† Required XM® Radio monthly subscription sold separately after 90 day trial period. Installation costs and other fees and taxes may apply after initial trial period, including a one-time activation fee. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM service only available in the 48 contiguous United States. The XM name is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
