Honda Civic 2008 Type S 1.4i-VTEC (3 door)

Honda Civic 2008 1.3 petrol description

Hatchback Honda Civic 2008 Type S 1.4i-VTEC has been produced from January, 2008 to January, 2011. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.3 litres, which produces power of 99 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 127 Nm (Newton metres) on 4800 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 220 000 to 370 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Honda Civic 1.3 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.6 litres.

Honda Civic 2008 Type S 1.4i-VTEC has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Honda Civic 2008 Type S 1.4i-VTEC accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 15 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 177 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Honda Civic 2008 Type S 1.4i-VTEC in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 5.7 litres per 100km (17.5 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Honda Civic 2008 - 2011 versions, fuel consumption in city - 6.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 860 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 980 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.