Honda Civic 2008 3 door Hatchback

This generation of Honda Civic 3 door has been produced from January, 2008 to January, 2011. We can provide information about 6 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Honda is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 1.3 to 2.0 litres and power of from 99 to 201 horsepower un one diesel engine with displacement 2.2 litres and power of 140 HP. All engines feature a timing chain-driven camshaft, which is considered a more reliable and less maintenance-intensive solution (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (4 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.

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Honda Civic 2008 3 door hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 5.7 to 9.1 litres per 100km, but for diesel engine - approximately 5.2 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Honda Civic 2008 3 door hatchback petrol engine version is Honda Civic Type S 1.4i-VTEC, consuming 5.7 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Honda Civic real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 16 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +15% for petrol engines and +17% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Honda Civic modification.

Honda Civic 2008 3 door hatchback CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 132 to 215 grams per kilometer, but for diesel engine - approximately 138 grams per kilometer. From Honda Civic with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Honda Civic Type S 1.4i-VTEC which produces an average of 132 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 6.6 seconds has Honda Civic Type R 2.0i-VTEC version, conversely the tardiest one is Honda Civic Type S 1.4i-VTEC reaching this speed only in 15 seconds. The maximum top speed is 235 km/h for the 2.0 petrol 201 hp version (Honda Civic Type R 2.0i-VTEC).

Lenght of Honda Civic is 427 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - Honda Civic is about 2 cm longer than Volkswagen Golf hatchback, but 7 cm shorter than Ford Focus hatchback. Honda Civic gross weight is from 1650 to 1890 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class. Honda Civic trunk space is 485 litres.

This Honda is slightly expensive - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 4300 €. According to user reviews, average Honda Civic repair costs are 25 € per year. Users calculated Honda Civic 2008 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2300 € cost per year and 0.21 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 52%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 26% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Honda Civic for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Honda Civic prices and costs.

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Honda Civic safety

During safety testing Honda Civic has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Honda Civic is evaluated with good rate 79 from 100, children safety: good mark - 76 from 100, for pedestrian protection Honda Civic got 67 points from 100.
Honda Civic safety equipment has been rated as very good - 86 percents from 100.

Honda Civic prices

Honda Civic 2008 - 2011 hatchback price in Latvia is from 2900 € to 5500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Honda Civic price is very high - Honda Civic is approximately for 22 percents more expensive then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 2008 - 2011 prices).

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