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2009 Honda Civic
Body style(s): 4-door sedan, 2-door coupe
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MSRP: |
Trim levels (coupes): |
MSRP: |
DX sedan
DX-VP sedan
LX sedan
LX-S sedan
EX sedan
EX-L sedan
GX sedan
Hybrid sedan
Si sedan
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$15,405
$16,155
$17,355
$17,955
$19,205
$20,755
$25,090
$23,550
$22,005
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DX coupe
LX coupe
EX coupe
EX-L coupe
Si coupe
dest. charge: $670
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$15,205
$17,155
$19,205
$20,755
$21,805
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Notes
Now four years old, and facing a brand-new Toyota Corolla, Honda gave the
Civic a restyle for the 2009 model year, along with an expanded sedan lineup,
and slight tweaks to trim. The restyle was relatively modest. A slightly bolder
main grille was in evidence, and the lower air dam was split into three sections,
rather than one large intake; the coupe grille was given a unique treatment, blacked
out with no chrome strip (as before, the Civic Si used a body-color grille frame instead of
chrome). Slight tweaks to the headlights, coupled with more prominent
LED taillights and clear turn signal lenses, rounded out the exterior improvements
across the line. Honda's proliferation of trim levels, while avoiding option packages, was shown
in full force for the refreshed Civic, with DX-VP and LX-S trims added to the
sedan; oddly, these trims were not available on the coupe. For $750, the DX-VP (which had
already been on sale in Canada) addressed the fundamental weaknesses of the stripped-out
DX trim by adding air conditioning and a stereo system, without the power features,
cruise control, and interior accoutrements of the LX model. The second addition was the
Civic LX-S sedan. The LX-S took the standard LX trim, and added a leather steering wheel,
front seats with suede bolstering (eliminating one of the Civic's few weaknesses: relatively flat
buckets), along with a chromed exhaust tip, integrated trunk-top lip spoiler, and alloy wheels.
The overall effect was a sportier overall appearance, somewhat analogous to the Toyota Corolla S,
but oddly, without any tweaks to the lower front valence, which would made the LX-S even more
distinctive. In other updates, the EX and Si models received new alloy wheel designs; the Si
also gained front foglights. Traction/stability control also showed up on more models, being
standardized on the EX-L and Hybrid models. Unfortunately, it was still not offered on the rest
of the lineup. Leather upholstery also became optional for the Hybrid sedan, and the available
navigation system gained Bluetooth wireless connectivity for cellphones. Finally, the limited-edition
Mugen Si sedan from 2008 was discontinued for the '09 model year. Civics continued to
sell well for Honda, a result of their superb fit-and-finish, reliability, and good feature
content, coupled with the relentless pressure of gas prices.
Series: 2006-current
design
Drivetrain:
Construction:
Seats:
Engine(s):
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transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
steel unibody
5
1.8 L multiport-injected I-4
Valvetrain: single-overhead-cam, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore x stroke: 81.0 x 87.3 mm
Compression ratio: 10.5 to 1 (87-octane unleaded)
Horsepower (SAE certified): 140 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque (SAE certified): 128 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manual (final drive ratio 4.29:1)
Transmission (opt.): 5-speed automatic (final drive ratio 4.44:1)
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 2008 test): 26/34 mpg, 25/36 mpg (automatic)
1.8 L multiport-injected I-4 [GX]
Valvetrain: single-overhead-cam, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore x stroke: 81.0 x 87.3 mm
Compression ratio: 12.5 to 1 (130-octane CNG)
Horsepower (SAE certified): 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque (SAE certified): 109 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm
Transmission: 5-speed automatic (final drive ratio 4.44:1)
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 2008 test): 24/36 mpg (automatic)
2.0 L multiport-injected I-4 [Si]
Valvetrain: dual-overhead-cam, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore x stroke: 86.0 x 86.0 mm
Compression ratio: 11.0 to 1 (87-octane unleaded)
Horsepower (SAE certified): 197 bhp @ 7800 rpm
Torque (SAE certified): 139 lb-ft @ 6200 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual (final drive ratio 4.77:1)
Differential: limited-slip front
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 2008 test): 21/29 mpg
Partial parallel gas/electric hybrid [Hybrid]
Gasoline Engine:
1.3 L multiport-injected I-4
Valvetrain: single-overhead-cam, 2 valves/cylinder
Bore x stroke: 73.0 x 80.0 mm
Compression ratio: 10.8 to 1
(87-octane unleaded)
Horsepower (SAE cert.): 93 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque (SAE cert.): 89 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Electric Drive:
15 kW permanent-magnet AC electric motor
Output: 158 V (Ni-MH batteries)
Battery bay: 132 cells
Horsepower (SAE cert.):
20 bhp @ 2000 rpm
Torque (SAE cert.): 76 lb-ft @ 0-1160 rpm
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Combined horsepower (SAE certified): 110 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Combined torque (SAE certified): 123 lb-ft @ 1000-2500 rpm
Transmission: continuously-variable (final drive ratio 4.95:1)
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 2008 test): 40/45 mpg
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DIMENSIONS
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Civic Sedan
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Civic Coupe
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EPA Class:
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COMPACT
SUBCOMPACT (GX)
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SUBCOMPACT
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Wheelbase:
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106.3"
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104.3"
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Length:
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176.7"
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174.8"
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Width:
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69.0"
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68.9"
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Height:
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56.5"
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53.5"
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Track, F:
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50.9"
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50.9"
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Track, R:
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60.2"
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60.1"
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Clearance:
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6.1"
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6.1"
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Curb weight:
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2630 lbs.
2747 lbs. (EX)
2904 lbs. (GX)
2877 lbs. (Hybrid)
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2593 lbs.
2701 lbs. (EX)
2877 lbs. (Si)
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Interior vol.:
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52/39 cu ft. (f/r)
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50/32 cu ft. (f/r)
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Cargo vol.:
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12.0 cu ft.
6.0 cu ft. (GX)
10.4 cu ft. (Hybrid)
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11.5 cu ft.
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Fuel tank:
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13.2 gal.
8.0 GGE (GX)
12.3 gal. (Hybrid)
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13.2 gal. |
Technical
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Tires:
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195/65R15 (DX, GX, Hybrid)
205/55R16 (LX, EX)
215/45R17 (Si)
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Suspension:
(f/f/r)
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indep.: MacPherson struts, lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks
LX/EX/GX/Si/Hybrid: indep.: MacPherson struts, lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
indep.: short/long A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
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Brakes:
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disc/drum, power-assisted (10.3" vented/7.9" finned)
EX:disc/disc, power-assisted (10.3" vented/10.2" solid)
GX:disc/drum, power-assisted (11.1" vented/8.7" finned)
Hybrid:disc/drum, power-assisted (10.3" vented/8.7" finned)
Si: disc/disc, power-assisted (11.8" vented/10.2" solid)
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Steering:
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rack-and-pinion, variable-power-assisted (ratio 13.7:1, 2.7 turns-to-lock)
Hybrid: rack-and-pinion, electric variable-power-assisted (ratio 13.5:1, 2.7 turns-to-lock)
Si: rack-and-pinion, electric variable-power-assisted (ratio 13.6:1, 2.65 turns-to-lock)
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Active sys.:
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antilock brakes,
elect. brake distribution,
emrg. brake assist (EX-L/Hybrid/Si only),
traction control (EX-L/Hybrid/Si only)
stability control (EX-L/Hybrid/Si only)
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Airbags:
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dual front,
dual front side,
dual f/r curtain
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Standard Equipment
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DX
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Seating:
cloth upholstery,
front bucket seats,
6-way driver's seat,
4-way front passenger's seat,
rear folding 3-place bench seat.
Equipment:
power windows,
tilt/telescoping steering wheel,
retained accessory power,
rear window grid antenna,
tachometer,
digital speedometer.
Climate control:
rear underseat ventilation,
rear defogger.
Cabin features:
front floor center console w/ open storage,
floor shifter,
lever parking brake,
2 cupholders (in f floor console),
2 rear cupholders in door frames (COUPES ONLY),
1 12-volt power outlet (in-dash),
digital clock,
remote fuel-filler & trunk releases,
glove box,
open in-dash storage (base of center console),
f/r door bins (R IN SEDANS ONLY),
dome light,
day/night rearview mirror,
f dual visor mirrors,
carpeting.
Exterior:
9-spoke wheel covers.
Lights:
daytime-running lights,
quad-lamp halogen headlights,
LED brake lights,
LED CHMSL.
Safety:
tire pressure monitor,
immobilizer,
compact spare tire,
intermittent wipers,
active front headrests,
emrg. trunk release.
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DX-VP
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Equipped as per DX. Additionally:
Climate control:
air conditioning,
interior air filter.
Entertainment:
AM/FM radio,
CD/MP3 player,
4 speakers,
auxiliary input jack.
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LX
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Equipped as per DX-VP. Additionally:
Equipment:
power door locks,
power mirrors,
cruise control,
remote keyless entry.
Cabin features:
front floor center console w/ bi-level covered storage & integrated adj. armrest,
passenger seatback map pocket,
digital clock,
dual map lights,
floor mats.
Exterior:
7-spoke wheel covers.
Safety:
security alarm.
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LX-S
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Equipped as per LX. Additionally:
Seating:
cloth/suede upholstery,
bolstered front bucket seats.
Equipment:
tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel w/ cabin controls.
Exterior:
decklid lip spoiler,
5-spoke alloy wheels,
chrome exhaust.
Safety:
security alarm.
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EX
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Equipped as per LX. Additionally:
Seating:
rear split/folding 3-place bench seat.
Equipment:
tilt/telescoping steering wheel w/ cabin controls,
power moonroof,
exterior temperature gauge.
Entertainment:
6 speakers.
Cabin features:
4 cupholders (2 in f floor console, 2 in r center armrest [SEDANS ONLY]),
2 12-volt power outlets (1 in-dash, 1 in front center storage compartment),
folding r center armrest (SEDANS ONLY).
Exterior:
10-spoke alloy wheels.
Safety:
variable-intermittent wipers.
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EX-L
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Equipped as per EX. Additionally:
Seating:
leather upholstery
heated front bucket seats.
Equipment:
heated power mirrors,
tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel w/ cabin controls.
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GX
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Equipped as per LX. Additionally:
Equipment:
exterior temperature gauge.
Entertainment:
2 speakers.
Exterior:
9-spoke wheel covers.
Subtracted:
Seating:
folding rear seat.
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Si
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Equipped as per EX. Additionally:
Seating:
bolstered front bucket seats.
Equipment:
tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel w/ cabin controls.
Entertainment:
premium sound system,
7 speakers.
Cabin features:
aluminum floor shifter.
Exterior:
front lip spoiler,
rear decklid spoiler,
10-spoke alloy wheels (sedan),
5-twin-spoke alloy wheels (coupe).
Technical:
sport suspension.
Lights:
dual f fog lights.
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Hybrid
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Equipped as per EX. Additionally:
Equipment:
fixed roof antenna.
Climate control:
automatic climate control.
Cabin features:
dual seatback map pockets.
Exterior:
5-slot alloy wheels.
Technical:
automatic idle stop/start,
regenerative braking.
Lights:
mirror-mounted turn signals.
Subtracted:
Seating:
folding rear seat.
Equipment:
rear window grid antenna,
power moonroof.
Cabin features:
2 cupholders in r center armrest,
folding r center armrest.
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Notable Options
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Major Packages:
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NAVI:
Equipment:
DVD navigation system,
voice recognition.
Entertainment:
satellite radio,
wireless cellular telephone connectivity.
Cabin features:
LCD information display.
(EX/EX-L/Hybrid/Si = $2,000)
Leather upholstery:
Seating:
leather upholstery
heated front bucket seats.
Equipment:
heated power mirrors,
tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel w/ cabin controls.
(Hybrid = $1,200)
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Exterior:
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performance tires (Si = $200)
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Technical:
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5-speed automatic transmission (DX/DX-VP/LX/LX-S/EX/EX-L = $800)
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Performance
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Acceleration (0-60 mph):
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7.7 sec. (LX, C/D: 12/06),
12.6 sec. (GX, Inside Line: 09/18/06)
6.7 sec. (Si, C/D: 03/06)
11.3 sec. (Hybrid, MT: 04/06)
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Maximum speed:
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- mph
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Braking (60-0 mph):
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-
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Roadholding (skidpad):
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0.81 g (LX)
0.91 g (Si)
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Slalom (100' spaced):
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-
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Turning circle:
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35.4 ft.
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Towing (max.):
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N/A
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Other vehicles
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SHARED CHASSIS:
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Honda CR-V
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COMPETITORS:
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Chevrolet Cobalt,
Dodge Caliber,
Ford Focus,
Hyundai Elantra,
Kia Spectra,
Mazda Mazda3,
Mitsubishi Eclipse,
Mitsubishi Lancer,
Nissan Sentra,
Pontiac G5,
Pontiac Vibe,
Saturn Astra,
Subaru Impreza,
Suzuki Forenza,
Toyota Corolla,
Volkswagen Jetta.
Specific to the Si:
Chevrolet Cobalt SS,
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart,
Toyota Corolla XRS.
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Honda Civic sedan.
Honda Civic sedan.
Honda Civic coupe.
Honda Civic coupe.
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