Honda Civic VIII
The Honda Civic VIII (2006–2011): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 12 versions in the United States and Canada.
Model codes: FD, FA, FG · Sold in: United States and Canada
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 12 versions of the Honda Civic VIII
United States 7 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1.3 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | Front-wheel drive | 41 MPG (5.7 L/100 km) EPA | 135 g/km |
| 2006–2011 | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 29 MPG (8.1 L/100 km) EPA | 190 g/km |
| 2006–2011CLKUP · RNG=200, CLKUP · RNG=170, CLKUP and 1 more trim | 1.8 L | Natural gas | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA | 156 g/km |
| 2011 | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 29 MPG (8.1 L/100 km) EPA | 190 g/km |
| 2006–2011 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 230–240 g/km |
| 2006–2010HEV, EMS | 1.3 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | Front-wheel drive | 42 MPG (5.6 L/100 km) EPA | 131 g/km |
| 2006–2010CLKUP | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 29–30 MPG (7.8–8.1 L/100 km) EPA | 184–190 g/km |
Canada 5 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2011Compact | 1.3 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 5.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 127 g/km |
| 2006–2011Compact · Subcompact | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 191 g/km |
| 2008–2011Subcompact | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 177 g/km |
| 2006–2011Compact · Subcompact | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 230 g/km |
| 2006–2007Compact · Subcompact | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 186 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.