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Honda Civic 8th generation, facelift specifications

The Honda Civic 8th generation, facelift was built from 2008 to 2012. This page lists all 32 versions (hatchback, sedan and coupe) with 82–198 hp and 119–340 Nm of torque.

82–198 hp
Power (61–148 kW)
119–340 Nm
Torque (88–251 lb-ft)
6.6–16 s
0–100 km/h (fastest to slowest version)
240 km/h
Highest top speed (149 mph)

All versions

From least to most powerful. Figures are manufacturer claims and vary by market and model year.

Power, torque and performance for each version of the Honda Civic 8th generation, facelift.
VersionEnginePowerTorque0–100 km/hTop speedGearboxDrive
1.3 AMT Hatchback 5-doors1.3 litre gasoline82 hp 61 kW119 Nm16 s171 km/hautomated manual, 6-speedFront wheel drive
1.3 MT Hatchback 5-doors1.3 litre gasoline82 hp 61 kW119 Nm14.2 s171 km/hManual, 6-speedFront wheel drive
1.4 CVT Hybrid Sedan 4-doors1.3 litre hybrid93 hp 69 kW121 Nm——CVTFront wheel drive
1.3 CVT Sedan 4-doors1.3 litre hybrid94 hp 70 kW123 Nm12.1 s185 km/hCVTFront wheel drive
1.3 AMT Hatchback 5-doors1.3 litre gasoline98 hp 73 kW127 Nm15 s177 km/hautomated manual, 6-speedFront wheel drive
1.3 CVT Type-S hatchback 3-doors1.3 litre gasoline98 hp 73 kW126 Nm12.1 s—CVTFront wheel drive
1.3 MT Hatchback 5-doors1.3 litre gasoline98 hp 73 kW127 Nm13 s177 km/hManual, 6-speedFront wheel drive
1.3 MT Type-S hatchback 3-doors1.3 litre gasoline98 hp 73 kW126 Nm13 s177 km/hManual, 6-speedFront wheel drive
1.4 I-SHIFT Type-S hatchback 3-doors1.3 litre gasoline99 hp 74 kW127 Nm15 s177 km/hautomated manual, 6-speedFront wheel drive
1.4 MT Hatchback 5-doors1.3 litre gasoline99 hp 74 kW127 Nm13 s177 km/hManual, 6-speedFront wheel drive
1.4 MT Type-S hatchback 3-doors1.3 litre gasoline99 hp 74 kW127 Nm13 s177 km/hManual, 6-speedFront wheel drive
1.8 AMT Hatchback 5-doors1.8 litre gasoline138 hp 103 kW173 Nm10.9 s207 km/hautomated manual, 6-speedFront wheel drive
1.8 AMT Type-S hatchback 3-doors1.8 litre gasoline138 hp 103 kW173 Nm11 s205 km/hautomated manual, 6-speedFront wheel drive
1.8 AT Sedan 4-doors1.8 litre gasoline138 hp 103 kW174 Nm10.6 s200 km/hAutomatic, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.8 AT Hatchback 5-doors1.8 litre gasoline138 hp 103 kW174 Nm11 s205 km/hAutomatic, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.8 AT US-spec Sedan 4-doors1.8 litre gasoline138 hp 103 kW174 Nm——Automatic, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.8 AT Type-S hatchback 3-doors1.8 litre gasoline138 hp 103 kW173 Nm11 s205 km/hAutomatic, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.8 AT Si Coupe1.8 litre gasoline138 hp 103 kW128 Nm9.6 s—Automatic, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.8 I-SHIFT Type-S hatchback 3-doors1.8 litre gasoline138 hp 103 kW174 Nm8.9 s205 km/hautomated manual, 6-speedFront wheel drive
1.8 MT Sedan 4-doors1.8 litre gasoline138 hp 103 kW174 Nm9.1 s200 km/hManual, 6-speedFront wheel drive
1.8 MT Hatchback 5-doors1.8 litre gasoline138 hp 103 kW174 Nm8.9 s205 km/hManual, 6-speedFront wheel drive
1.8 MT Type-S hatchback 3-doors1.8 litre gasoline138 hp 103 kW173 Nm10.9 s205 km/hManual, 6-speedFront wheel drive
1.8 MT US-spec Sedan 4-doors1.8 litre gasoline138 hp 103 kW174 Nm——Manual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.8 MT Si Coupe1.8 litre gasoline138 hp 103 kW128 Nm8.8 s—Manual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
2.2 CTDi MT Hatchback 5-doors2.2 litre diesel138 hp 103 kW340 Nm8.6 s205 km/hManual, 6-speedFront wheel drive

Dimensions and weight

Typical values for the 8th generation, facelift, hatchback, sedan and coupe.
Length4,265 mm168 in
Width1,760 mm69 in
Height1,460 mm57 in
Wheelbase2,635 mm104 in
Ground clearance150 mm6 in
Kerb weight1,146–1,350 kg2,526–2,976 lb
Boot space456–1,350 litres16–48 cu ft
Seats5
Turning circle10.2 m33 ft
Fuel tank50 litres13 US gal
Towing (braked trailer)up to 3,390 kg7,474 lb

Questions about the Honda Civic 8th generation, facelift

What is the most powerful Honda Civic 8th generation, facelift?

The 2.0 MT type-s hatchback 3-doors, with 198 hp (148 kW) and 193 Nm of torque.

How fast is the Honda Civic 8th generation, facelift from 0 to 100 km/h?

The quickest version, the 2.0 MT type-s hatchback 3-doors, takes 6.6 seconds; the slowest takes 16 seconds. 0–60 mph is about 0.3 seconds quicker than 0–100 km/h.

What engines does the Honda Civic 8th generation, facelift have?

Engines from 1.3 to 2.2 litres, running on gasoline or hybrid or diesel. The table above lists the power, torque and gearbox of each version.

How big is the Honda Civic 8th generation, facelift?

About 4,265 mm long, 1,760 mm wide and 1,460 mm tall (168 in long), weighing 1,146–1,350 kg. Figures vary slightly by body style.

Every Honda Civic generation

  1. 1st generation 1972–1979
  2. 8th generation, second facelift 1972–1979
  3. 2nd generation 1979–1983
  4. 3rd generation 1983–1987
  5. 4th generation 1987–1996
  6. 5th generation 1991–1997
  7. 6th generation 1995–1999
  8. 6th generation, facelift 1998–2002
  9. 7th generation 2000–2003
  10. 7th generation, facelift 2003–2006
  11. 8th generation 2005–2009
  12. 8th generation, facelift 2008–2012
  13. 9th generation 2011–2015
  14. 9th generation, facelift 2013–2017
  15. 10th generation 2015–2019
  16. 11th generation 2021–present

Honda Civic overview: current engines, dimensions and markets

Sources: manufacturer data for each version. Figures are manufacturer claims and vary by market, model year and equipment.