Honda Civic VIII
The Honda Civic VIII (2006–2011): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 45 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.
Model codes: FN, FK · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,140–4,550 mm RDW | 4,440–4,490 mm TC | 4,440–4,545 mm |
| Width | 1,700–1,790 mm RDW | 1,750 mm TC | 1,750–1,753 mm |
| Height | 1,430–1,460 mm RDW | 1,360–1,440 mm TC | 1,359–1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,580–2,700 mm RDW | 2,650–2,700 mm TC | 2,650–2,700 mm |
| Front track | 1,505–1,540 mm ASTRA | 1,480–1,500 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,510–1,540 mm ASTRA | 1,510 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,095–1,268 kg RDW | 1,178–1,345 kg TC | 1,179–1,312 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,195–1,368 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,600–1,750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,200–1,400 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 500 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2–4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 170–340 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,577 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 170–205 km/h RDW | – | – |
| 0–100 km/h | – | – | 8.6–14.6 s |
| Torque | 127–340 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/55R16, 225/45R17, 225/40R18, 195/65R15, 215/45R17
NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2011: ★★★☆☆
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 years | 74.5% (74.1–75.0) | 77.9% | 35,639 |
| 13 years and older | 68.5% (68.4–68.7) | 69.2% | 266,928 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 46.9% | 39.9% |
| Lights and electrics | 40.3% | 27.5% |
| Tyres | 35.3% | 31.2% |
| Brakes | 33.3% | 35.4% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 12.5% | 17.3% |
| Steering | 9.8% | 7.3% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
4,739 complaints for model years 2006–2011. 301 crashes · 52 fires · 293 injuries · 62 deaths
- Engine 885
- Airbags 751
- Suspension 554
- Visibility and wipers 540
- Electrical system 345
- Brakes 170
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 45 versions of the Honda Civic VIII
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European Union 18 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1.3 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | 136 g/km | 28,809 |
| 2011 | 1.8 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Petrol | 159 g/km | 25,487 |
| 2011 | 2.2 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 140 g/km | 5,499 |
| 2011 | 1.3 L | 70 kW (95 PS) | Petrol | 109 g/km | 2,664 |
| 2010–2011 | – | – | Petrol | 144–148 g/km | 2,257 |
| 2011 | 2.0 L | 148 kW (201 PS) | Petrol | 215 g/km | 1,025 |
| 2011 | 1.8 L | 104 kW (141 PS) | Petrol | 141 g/km | 101 |
| 2011 | 1.3 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | LPG | 114 g/km | 80 |
| 2010–2011 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 158–159 g/km | 194 |
| 2011 | 2.2 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 115 g/km | 42 |
| 2011 | 1.3 L | 70 kW (95 PS) | Electric | 109 g/km | 18 |
| 2010 | 1.3 L | – | Petrol | 131 g/km | 42,615 |
| 2010 | 1.8 L | – | Petrol | 158 g/km | 39,308 |
| 2010 | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 138 g/km | 19,802 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 215 g/km | 3,901 |
| 2010 | 1.3 L | – | Electric | 109 g/km | 107 |
| 2010 | – | – | Other fuel | 151 g/km | 85 |
| 2010 | Electric motor | – | Electric | 109 g/km | 25 |
United Kingdom 27 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20101.4 i-VTEC | 1.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 135 g/km |
| 20101.4 IMA ES Saloon · 1.4 IMA ES Leather Saloon · 1.4 IMA EX Saloon | 1.3 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 109 g/km |
| 20101.4 i-VTEC | 1.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 132 g/km |
| 20101.8 i-VTEC | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km |
| 20101.8 i-VTEC ES 5 Door · 1.8 i-VTEC ES GT 5 Door · 1.8 i-VTEC EX 5 Door and 4 more trims | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 20101.8 i-VTEC SE 5 Door · 1.8 i-VTEC SE-T 5 Door | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 165 g/km |
| 20101.8 i-VTEC SE | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 152 g/km |
| 20101.8 i-VTEC Type S 3 Door · 1.8 i-VTEC Type S GT 3 Door · 1.8 i-VTEC Type S GT-T 3 Door | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 152 g/km |
| 2007–20102.0 i-VTEC Type R · 2.0 i-VTEC Type R GT · 2.0 i-VTEC Type R 3 Door and 2 more trims | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 215 g/km |
| 20102.2 i-CTDi ES 5 Door · 2.2 i-CTDi ES GT 5 Door · 2.2 i-CTDi EX 5 Door and 4 more trims | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 20102.2 i-CTDi SE 5 Door · 2.2 i-CTDi SE-T 5 Door | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 134 g/km |
| 20102.2 i-CTDi Type S 3 Door · 2.2 i-CTDi Type S GT 3 Door · 2.2 i-CTDi Type S GT-T 3 Door | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 136 g/km |
| 2006–20091.4 i-DSI S · 1.4 i-DSI SE | 1.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2007–20091.4 i-DSI SE | 1.3 L | Petrol | Automated manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2008–20091.4 IMA ES | 1.3 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 109 g/km |
| 2006–20091.8 i-VTEC S · 1.8 i-VTEC SE · 1.8 i-VTEC ES and 2 more trims | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 152 g/km |
| 2006–20091.8 i-VTEC Sport · 1.8 i-VTEC EX | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 156 g/km |
| 2007–20091.8 i-VTEC SE · 1.8 i-VTEC ES · 1.8 i-VTEC S | 1.8 L | Petrol | Automated manual | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 158 g/km |
| 2007–20091.8 i-VTEC Sport · 1.8 i-VTEC EX · 1.8 i-VTEC Type S GT and 1 more trim | 1.8 L | Petrol | Automated manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 160 g/km |
| 2006–20092.2 i-CTDi S · 2.2 i-CTDi SE · 2.2 i-CTDi ES | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 135 g/km |
| 2006–20092.2 i-CTDi Sport · 2.2 i-CTDi EX | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 140 g/km |
| 2007–20092.2 i-CTDi Type S · 2.2 i-CTDi Type S GT | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 138 g/km |
| 2008–20092.2 i-CTDi S | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 134 g/km |
| 2006–20071.4 IMA ES | 1.3 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 109 g/km |
| 20061.4 i-DSI SE I-SHIFT | 1.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed automated manual | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 136 g/km |
| 20061.8 i-VTEC S I-SHIFT · 1.8 i-VTEC SE I-SHIFT · 1.8 i-VTEC ES I-SHIFT | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed automated manual | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 20061.8 i-VTEC Sport I-SHIFT · 1.8 i-VTEC EX I-SHIFT | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed automated manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.