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09.03.09
2010 Honda Civic Sedan Specifications and Features
ENGINEERING DX/DX-VP LX/LX-S EX/EX-L Hybrid Si
Engine Type In-Line 4-Cylinder In-Line 4-Cylinder In-Line 4-Cylinder In-Line 4-Cylinder In-Line 4-Cylinder
Engine Block/Cylinder Head Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (L/cc) 1.8 /1799 1.8 /1799 1.8 /1799 1.3 / 1339 2.0 / 1998
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) 140 @ 6300 140 @ 6300 140 @ 6300 110 @ 6000 197 @ 7800
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) 128 @ 4300 128 @ 4300 128 @ 4300 123 @ 1000-2500 139 @ 6100
Redline (rpm) 6800 6800 6800 6300 8000
Bore and Stroke (mm) 81 x 87.3 81 x 87.3 81 x 87.3 73 x 80 86 x 86
Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.5:1 10.5:1 10.8:1 11.0:1
Valve Train 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® 8-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC®
Stainless Steel Exhaust Manifold         •
Multi-Point Fuel Injection • • • • •
Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System • • • • •
Front-Wheel Drive • • • • •
CARB Emissions Rating ULEV-2 ULEV-2 ULEV-2 AT-PZEV LEV-2
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer • • • • •
100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups* • • • • •
* Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. May vary with driving conditions. See your owner's manual for more details.          
 
ELECTRIC MOTOR / GENERATOR DX/DX-VP LX/LX-S EX/EX-L Hybrid Si
Permanent Magnet Motor       •  
Power Output       20 hp / 76 lb.-ft.  
Motor Width (mm)       70  
 
ELECTRIC POWER STORAGE DX/DX-VP LX/LX-S EX/EX-L Hybrid Si
Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) Battery       •  
Output (Volts)       158  
Rated Capacity       5.5 Ah  
 
TRANSMISSIONS DX/DX-VP LX/LX-S EX/EX-L Hybrid Si
5-Speed Manual Transmission • • •    
Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.143, 2nd: 1.870, 3rd: 1.235, 4th: 0.949, 5th: 0.727, Reverse: 3.308, Final Drive: 4.29
Compact 5-Speed Automatic Transmission (available) • • •    
Gear Ratios: 1st: 2.666, 2nd: 1.534, 3rd: 1.022, 4th: 0.721, 5th: 0.525, Reverse: 1.957, Final Drive: 4.44
Close-Ratio 6-Speed Manual Transmission         •
Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.267, 2nd: 2.130, 3rd: 1.517, 4th: 1.147, 5th: 0.921, 6th: 0.659, Reverse: 3.583, Final Drive: 4.76
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)       •  
Gear Ratios: 2.526~0.421, Reverse: 4.511~1.875, Final Drive: 4.94
Helical Limited-Slip Differential         •
 
BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS DX/DX-VP LX/LX-S EX/EX-L Hybrid Si
Unit-Body Construction • • • • •
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension • • • • •
Multi-Link Rear Suspension • • • • •
Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear) 24.2 / 10.0 24.2 / 10.0 24.2 / 10.0 24.2 / 12.0 27.0 (solid) / 17.0
Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering • • • Electric Electric
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock 2.70 2.70 2.70 2.71 2.65
Steering Ratio 13.70 13.70 13.70 13.52 13.62
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft) 34.8 35.4 35.4 34.8 35.4
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes (in, front/rear) 10.3 / 7.9 10.3 / 7.9   10.3 / 8.7  
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in, front/rear)     10.3 / 10.2   11.8 / 10.2
Wheels 15" with Full Covers 16" with Full Covers/ 16" Alloys 15" Lightweight Alloys 17" Alloys
    16" Alloys (LX-S)      
All-Season Tires P195 / 65 R15 89H P205 / 55 R16 89H P205 / 55 R16 89H P195 / 65 R15 89S P215 / 45 R17 87V
Michelin® Pilot® Exalto® PE2â„¢ Performance Tires (available)         215 / 45 ZR17 91W
Compact Spare Tire • • • • •
 
EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS DX/DX-VP LX/LX-S EX/EX-L Hybrid Si
Wheelbase (in) 106.3 106.3 106.3 106.3 106.3
Length (in) 177.3 177.3 177.3 177.3 177.3
Height (in) 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.3 56.5
Width (in) 69.0 69.0 69.0 69.0 69.0
Track (in, front/rear) 59.0 / 60.2 59.0 / 60.2 59.0 / 60.2 59.1 / 60.2 59.0 / 60.2
Curb Weight (lbs, MT/AT) 2630 / 2692 (DX) 2648 / 2709 (DX-VP) 2687 / 2754 (LX / LX-S) 2747 / 2820 (EX) 2760 / 2831 (EX-L) NA / 2877 2954 / NA
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, MT) 60 / 40 60 / 40 60 / 40 NA 60 / 40
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, AT) 61 / 39 61 / 39 61 / 39 59 / 41 NA
 
INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS DX/DX-VP LX/LX-S EX/EX-L Hybrid Si
Headroom (in, front/rear) 39.4 / 37.4 39.4 / 37.4 38.1 / 36.7 39.4 / 37.4 38.1 / 36.7
Legroom (in, front/rear) 42.2 / 34.6 42.2 / 34.6 42.2 / 34.6 42.2 / 34.6 42.2 / 34.6
Shoulder Room (in, front/rear) 53.7 / 52.4 53.7 / 52.4 53.6 / 52.3 53.6 / 52.3 53.6 / 52.3
Hiproom (in, front/rear) 51.9 / 51.0 51.9 / 51.0 51.9 / 51.0 51.9 / 51.0 51.9 / 51.0
Cargo Volume (cu ft) 12.0 12.0 12.0 10.4 12.0
Passenger Volume (cu ft) 90.9 90.9 88.4 90.9 88.4
Seating Capacity 5 5 5 5 5
 
EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES*/CAPACITIES DX/DX-VP LX/LX-S EX/EX-L Hybrid Si
5-Speed Manual (City/Highway/Combined) 26 / 34 / 29 26 / 34 / 29 26 / 34 / 29    
6-Speed Manual (City/Highway/Combined)         21 / 29 / 24
5-Speed Automatic (City/Highway/Combined) 25 / 36 / 29 25 / 36 / 29 25 / 36 / 29    
CVT (City/Highway/Combined)       40 / 45 / 42  
Crankcase (qt) 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.0 5.8
Coolant System (qt, MT/AT) 6.8 / 7.0 6.8 / 7.0 6.8 / 7.0 NA / 6.1 (CVT) 6.7 / NA
Fuel (gal) 13.2 13.2 13.2 12.3 13.2
Required Fuel Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded Premium Unleaded
*Based on 2009 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage will vary.
 
SAFETY DX/DX-VP LX/LX-S EX/EX-L Hybrid Si
3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions • • • • •
Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System • • • • •
Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder • • • • •
Adjustable Front Seat Belt Anchors • • • • •
Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) • • • • •
Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) • • • • •
Side Curtain Airbags • • • • •
Driver's and Front Passenger's Active Head Restraints • • • • •
Advanced Compatibility EngineeringTM (ACETM) Body Structure • • • • •
Vehicle Stability Assistâ„¢ (VSA®) with Traction Control     EX-L • •
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) • • • • •
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) • • • • •
Brake Assist     EX-L • •
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) • • • • •
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) • • • • •
Side-Impact Door Beams • • • • •
Outboard Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) • • • • •
Child-Proof Rear Door Locks • • • • •
Emergency Trunk Release • • • • •
 
EXTERIOR FEATURES DX/DX-VP LX/LX-S EX/EX-L Hybrid Si
One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature     •   •
Integrated Rear-Window Antenna • • • Roof Mounted •
Security System with Remote Entry   • with Trunk Release with Trunk Release with Trunk Release
Manually Operated Side Mirrors •        
Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors   • • with Integrated Turn Indicators •
Heated Side Mirrors     EX-L with Leather  
2-Speed/Intermittent Windshield Wipers • •      
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers     • • •
Rear Decklid Spoiler   LX-S   •  
Body-Colored Low-Profile Rear Wing Spoiler         •
Chrome Exhaust Finisher         •
Impact-Absorbing Body-Colored Bumpers • • • • •
Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights • • • • •
Fog Lights         •
Body-Colored Door Handles Black • • • •
Chrome Rear License Plate Trim • • • • •
 
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE DX/DX-VP LX/LX-S EX/EX-L Hybrid Si
Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System DX-VP • • Automatic Climate Control •
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation SystemTM with Voice Recognition     Available Available Available
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®     with Navigation with Navigation with Navigation
Power Windows •        
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window   • • • •
Power Door Locks with Auto-Lock Feature   • • • •
Cruise Control   • • • •
Perforated Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel   LX-S EX-L with Leather •
Aluminum Shift Knob with Leather         •
Textured Aluminum Pedals         •
Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls   Cruise Cruise/Audio/Navi(available) Cruise/Audio/Navi(available) Cruise/Audio/Navi(available)
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column • • • • •
Beverage Holders Front Front Front and Rear Front Front and Rear
Center Console with Sliding Armrest and Storage Compartment   • • • •
Front Door-Pocket Storage Bins • • • • •
Passenger-Side Seatback Pocket     • Driver- and Passenger-Side •
Coin Tray • • • • •
Satin-Finish Door-Handle Pulls   • • • •
Remote Fuel Filler Door Release • • • • •
Remote Trunk Release with Lock • • • • •
Headlights-On Reminder • • • • •
Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors • • • • •
Map Lights   • • • •
Rear-Seat Armrest     •   •
Rear-Seat Heater Ducts • • • • •
Floor Mats   • • • •
Driver's Footrest • • • • •
12-Volt Power Outlet Front Front Front and Center Console Front and Center Console Front and Center Console
Rear Window Defroster with Timer • • • • •
Cargo Area Light • • • • •
 
SEATING DX/DX-VP LX/LX-S EX/EX-L Hybrid Si
Leather-Trimmed Interior     EX-L Available  
Heated Front Seats     EX-L with Leather  
Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment • • • • •
Reclining Front Seatbacks • • • • •
Adjustable Head Restraints • • • • •
Fold-Down Rear Seatback • • 60/40 Split   60/40 Split
 
AUDIO SYSTEMS DX/DX-VP LX/LX-S EX/EX-L Hybrid Si
160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 4 Speakers DX-VP •      
160-Watt AM/FM//CD Audio System with 6 Speakers     • •  
350-Watt AM/FM//CD Premium Audio System with 7 Speakers including Subwoofer         •
MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability DX-VP • • • •
MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack DX-VP • • • •
USB Audio Interface     • • •
XM® Radio     with Navigation with Navigation with Navigation
CD Text Display Capability DX-VP • • • •
Digital Audio-Card Reader     with Navigation with Navigation with Navigation
Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC) DX-VP • • • •
 
INSTRUMENTATION DX/DX-VP LX/LX-S EX/EX-L Hybrid Si
Two-Tier Instrument Panel • • • • •
Blue Backlit Gauges • • • with Electronic IMA Display Red
Tachometer • • • • with Rev-Limit Indicator
Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2) • • • • •
Idle-Stop Indicator       •  
Maintenance Minder™ System • • • • •
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator • • • • •
Exterior Temperature Indicator     • • •
Digital Fuel-Mileage Indicators       •  
IMA Charge and Assist Indicators       •  
Average Fuel Consumption Indicator       •  
Fuel and Coolant Temperature Indicators • • • • •
Door/Trunk-Open Indicators • • • • •
Low-Fuel and Low-Oil Pressure Indicators • • • • •
Passenger-Side Side Airbag-Off Indicator • • • • •
Front Passenger Airbag-Off Indicator • • • • •


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