Honda Civic - Generation 8.1 (2006-2009)

HONDA CIVIC (2006-2009)

For 2006, the Civic was treated to a full redesign with the 1.6 engines being replaced with 1.8 ones while a manual paired 2.0 is made available. Although not much changes occurred in general, the wheel sizes and diameter in 2.0 models changed twice.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	2.0 S-L	2.0 S	1.8 S	1.8 V
Years Available	April 2006-May 2009	April 2006-February 2009	April 2006-May 2009	April 2006-May 2009
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	K20Z2 2.0 DOHC 16V I4	K20Z2 2.0 DOHC 16V I4	R18A1 1.8 SOHC 16V I4	R18A1 1.8 SOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	153hp @ 6,000rpm	153hp @ 6,000rpm	138hp @ 6,300rpm	138hp @ 6,300rpm
Torque	188Nm @ 4,200rpm	188Nm @ 4,200rpm	174Nm @ 4,200rpm	174Nm @ 4,200rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	i-VTEC PGM-FI	i-VTEC PGM-FI	i-VTEC PGM-FI	i-VTEC PGM-FI
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual	5-Speed Manual, 5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 Liters	50 Liters	50 Liters	50 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,540mm	4,540mm	4,540mm	4,540mm
Width	1,750mm	1,750mm	1,750mm	1,750mm
Height	1,455mm	1,455mm	1,455mm	1,455mm
Wheelbase	2,700mm	2,700mm	2,700mm	2,700mm
Curb Weight	1,295kg	1,26kg	1,215kg (MT), 1,235kg (AT)	1,205kg (MT), 1,230kg (AT)
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Independent McPherson Strut with Stabilizer	Independent McPherson Strut with Stabilizer	Independent McPherson Strut with Stabilizer	Independent McPherson Strut with Stabilizer
Rear Suspension	Double Wishbone, Trailing Arm Type with Stabilizer	Double Wishbone, Trailing Arm Type with Stabilizer	Double Wishbone, Trailing Arm Type with Stabilizer	Double Wishbone, Trailing Arm Type with Stabilizer
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	205/55 R16 or 205/50 R17 or 215/45 R17	205/55 R16 or 205/50 R17 or 215/45 R17	205/55 R16	195/65 R15
Wheels	16 or 17 Inch Alloy	16 or 17 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	4	2	2	0
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	None
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Vehicle Stability Assist	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front	None	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Chrome Door Handles, Side Mirror Signal Repeaters, HID Headlights, Hydrophillic Side View Mirrors	Adds: Dual Exhaust Pipe with Finisher	Adds: None	Dual Exhaust Pipe, Mud Guards
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Adds: None	Coat Hanger, 12V Accessory Socket
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering (Electric), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering (Electric), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic	Automatic	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/WMA/AUX	AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA/AUX	AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA/AUX	AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA
Speakers	6	4	4	4
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Paddle Shifters	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes	None
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES	Wheel size increased to 17 inch alloy in July 2007 but rim milimeter was changed in May 2008.	Wheel size increased to 17 inch alloy in July 2007 but rim milimeter was changed in May 2008.
RIVALS	Chevrolet Optra, Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda 3, Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla Altis