Honda Civic VIII Sedan 1.8 i-VTEC 16V (140 hp) Automatic

Gasoline engine with 140 hp (103 kW) and 128 lb-ft (174 Nm), built 2006–2011, sedan body, front-wheel drive. It is the most powerful gasoline version of the generation.

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Power140 hp (103 kW)
Torque128 lb-ft (174 Nm)
0–62 mph9.3 s
Top speed124 mph (200 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version1.8 i-VTEC 16V (140 hp) Automatic
Engine codeR18A2
Displacement1.8 L (1,799 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder4
ValvetrainOHC
Fuel systemMulti-point indirect injection
Compression ratio10-5
Bore81 mm
Stroke87.3 mm
Engine oil capacity3.9 qt (3.7-4.5 l)

Performance

Power140 hp (103 kW) @ 6300 rpm
Torque128 lb-ft (174 Nm) @ 4200 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)9.3 s
Top speed124 mph (200 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City25 mpg (9.5 l/100 km)
Highway36 mpg (6.6 l/100 km)
Fuel tank13.2 gal (50 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length178.9 in (4,545 mm)
Width68.9 in (1,750 mm)
Height56.5 in (1,435 mm)
Curb weight2,707 lb (1,228 kg)
Gross vehicle weight3,693 lb (1,675 kg)
Cargo volume13.8 cu ft (390 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
Front suspensionSpring strut
Rear suspensionStabilizer bar
Tires205/55 R16
Wheels6J x 16
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Honda Civic with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Honda Civic VIII Sedan engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA (95 hp)Gasoline95 hp (70 kW)
1.8i 16V (140 hp)Gasoline140 hp (103 kW)
1.4i (100 hp) SportGasoline100 hp (74 kW)
1.6 i-VTEC (125 hp)Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)
1.6 i-VTEC (125 hp) AutomaticGasoline125 hp (92 kW)

← All Honda Civic VIII Sedan engines

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