2008 Civic Si Sedan Specifications
| Engineering | |
| Civic Si Sedan | |
| Engine Type | In-Line 4-Cylinder |
| Engine Block/Cylinder Head | Aluminum-Alloy |
| Displacement (cc) | 1998 |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 197 @ 7800 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) | 139 @ 6100 |
| Redline (rpm) | 8000 |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | 86 x 86 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Valve Train | 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® |
| Stainless Steel Exhaust Manifold | Standard |
| Multi-Point Fuel Injection | Standard |
| Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System | Standard |
| Front-Wheel Drive | Standard |
| CARB Emissions Rating | LEV-2 |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | Standard |
| 100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups* | Standard |
| Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System | Standard |
| Transmissions | |
| Civic Si Sedan | |
| Close-Ratio 6-Speed Manual Transmission | Standard |
| Helical Limited-Slip Differential | Standard |
| Body/Suspension/Chassis | |
| Civic Si Sedan | |
| Unit-Body Construction | Standard |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | Standard |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | Standard |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear) | 27.0 (solid) / 17.0 |
| Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering | Electric |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | 2.65 |
| Steering Ratio | 13.62 |
| Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) | 35.4 |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in., front/rear) | 11.8 / 10.2 |
| Wheels | 17" Alloys |
| All-Season Tires | P215 / 45 R17 87V |
| Michelin® Pilot® Exalto® PE2™ Performance Tires (available) | 215 / 45 ZR17 91W |
| Compact Spare Tire | Standard |
| Exterior Measurements | |
| Civic Si Sedan | |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 106.3 |
| Length (in.) | 176.7 |
| Height (in.) | 56.5 |
| Width (in.) | 69 |
| Track (in., front/rear) | 59.0 / 60.2 |
| Curb Weight (lbs., MT/AT) | 2945 / NA |
| Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, MT) | 60 / 40 |
| Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, AT) | NA |
| Interior Measurements | |
| Civic Si Sedan | |
| Headroom (in., front/rear) | 38.1 / 36.7 |
| 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.) | 12 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 88.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Epa Mileage Estimates/Capacities† | |
| Civic Si Sedan | |
| 6-Speed Manual (City/Highway/Combined) | 21/29/24 |
| Crankcase (qt.) | 5.8 |
| Coolant System (qt., MT/AT) | 6.7 / NA |
| Fuel (gal.) | 13.2 |
| Required Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Safety | |
| Civic Si Sedan | |
| 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 EngineeringTM (ACETM) Body Structure | Standard |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Standard |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | Standard |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | 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 | |
| Civic Si Sedan | |
| One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature | Standard |
| Integrated Rear-Window Antenna | Standard |
| Security System with Remote Entry | with Trunk Release |
| Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors | Standard |
| Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers | Standard |
| Body-Colored Low-Profile Rear Wing Spoiler | Standard |
| Chrome Exhaust Finisher | Standard |
| Impact-Absorbing Body-Colored Bumpers | Standard |
| Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights | Standard |
| Tinted Glass | Standard |
| Body-Colored Door Handles | Standard |
| Comfort & Convenience | |
| Civic Si Sedan | |
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | Standard |
| Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation SystemTM 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 |
| Perforated Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Standard |
| Aluminum Shift Knob with Leather | Standard |
| Textured Aluminum Pedals | Standard |
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | Cruise/Audio/Navi(available) |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | Standard |
| Beverage Holders | Front and Rear |
| Center Console with Sliding Armrest and Storage Compartment | Standard |
| Front Door-Pocket Storage Bins | Standard |
| Passenger-Side Seatback Pocket | Standard |
| 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 |
| Ambient Console Lighting | Red |
| Map Lights | Standard |
| Rear-Seat Armrest | 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 | |
| Civic Si Sedan | |
| Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | Standard |
| Reclining Front Seatbacks | Standard |
| Adjustable Head Restraints | Standard |
| Fold-Down Rear Seatback | 60/40 Split |
| Audio Systems | |
| Civic Si Sedan | |
| 350-Watt AM/FM//CD Premium Audio System with 7 Speakers including Subwoofer | 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 | |
| Civic Si Sedan | |
| Two-Tier Instrument Panel | Standard |
| Blue Backlit Gauges | Red |
| Tachometer | with Rev-Limit Indicator |
| Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2) | Standard |
| Maintenance Minder™ System | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature 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.
