Honda Civic 2008 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA

Honda Civic 2008 1.3 petrol description

Sedan Honda Civic 2008 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA has been produced from January, 2008 to January, 2012. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.3 litres, which produces power of 95 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 123 Nm (Newton metres) on 2500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 240 up to 410 thousand kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Honda Civic 1.3 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.6 litres.

Honda Civic 2008 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox.
Honda Civic 2008 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 185 km/h.

Honda Civic 2008 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA fuel consumption is 4.6 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (21.7 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Honda Civic 2008 - 2012 version, fuel consumption in city - 5.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 4.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1080 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1160 kilometers on highway.

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 1.3 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Honda Civic 2008 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA

Honda Civic 2008 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA technical data

Model: Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2008. January ... 2012. January 
Engine: 1339 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 95 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 123 NM ON 2500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 185 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.1 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.6 (combined) 5.2 (urban) 4.3 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres (13.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.50m (length) 1.75m (width) 1.43m (height)
Trunk capacity: 390 litres
Gross weight: 1675 kg

Honda Civic 2008 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA engine L13A i-DSI 8v

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 410,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 1339 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 73 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 80 mm
Compression ratio 10.8 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

More service info
Fuel system Injection
Honda Civic 2008 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.6 litres (3.8 quarts) More service info
Power 85 - 95 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 120 - 125 NM ON 2500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2001
Duration of production 23 years
Engine also used on Honda Insight

All Honda Civic sedan [2008 - 2012] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Honda Civic 2008 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA

Most fuel efficient version

1.3 Petrol 95 HP 4.6 l/100km Automatic
Honda Civic 2008 1.3 1.4i Jan 2008 — Dec 2011

Most fuel efficient version by real consumption

1.3 Petrol 100 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6)
Honda Civic 2011 1.6 i-VTEC Jan 2011 — Dec 2011 1.6 Petrol 125 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Honda Civic 2011 1.6 i-VTEC Jan 2011 — Dec 2011 1.6 Petrol 125 HP 7.1 l/100km Automatic (5)
Honda Civic 2008 1.8

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.1 seconds

1.8 Petrol 140 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (6)
Honda Civic 2008 1.8

Most powerfull version (140 HP)

1.8 Petrol 140 HP 6.6 l/100km Automatic (5)
Honda Civic 2008 reviews
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