Honda Civic 2006–2008 car dimensions: 4245 mm long, 1765 mm wide and 1460 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,251 kg. Braked towing is 1,400 kg.
The cabin features a distinctive dual-zone dashboard layout with climate control air conditioning standard across grades including SE. Higher trims add dual-zone climate and cruise control with steering wheel buttons. Rear parking sensors come on EX grades while a reversing camera is available as an accessory especially with navigation. Magic Seats provide flexible rear seating configurations for passengers or cargo. No advanced driver aids like automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning or lane keep are fitted.
Boot space measures 485 litres with seats up and expands to 1352 litres with the rear seats folded flat. The Magic Seats system lets the bases lift up for tall items and there is a twin-level floor with underfloor storage.
Braked towing capacity is 1400 kg and unbraked is 500 kg for the 1.8 models. Payload is 485 kg. The car suits light trailer use but has no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension options listed for the SE grade.
The cabin uses a dual-level dashboard that puts key gauges and switches right in the driver's view and reach. Forward cabin packaging creates good leg, head and elbow room for five. Cloth seats include driver height adjustment and active front head restraints. Climate control air conditioning is fitted, along with a refrigerated glovebox. Magic Seats let the rear bases tip up or the backs fold flat for flexible load space, with a two-level boot floor.
Combined fuel use 6.4 l/100 km, CO2 152 g/km
Service interval 20 000 km or 12 months
Euro NCAP 4 stars adult occupant
Standard six airbags, ABS, EBD, VSA, ISOFIX
The 1.8 i-VTEC petrol engine posts a combined figure of 6.4 l/100 km and 152 g/km CO2 on the six-speed manual. Urban and extra-urban figures sit at 8.2 and 5.4 l/100 km respectively. A 50-litre tank is fitted.
Oil and filter changes fall due every 20 000 km or 12 months under the normal European schedule. Air filter and valve clearance checks follow at 40 000 km intervals.
Euro NCAP awarded four stars for adult protection on the five-door hatch. Standard kit covers dual front, side and curtain airbags, active front head restraints, ABS with EBD and brake assist, plus VSA stability control and ISOFIX points on the outer rear seats.
Day-to-day living benefits from the adaptable Magic Seats and dual boot floor. Regular servicing keeps the car reliable for high mileages.
Length 4245 mm, Width 1765 mm, Height 1460 mm, Wheelbase 2635 mm (Civic 2006–2008)
Sources: manufacturer data, Honda UK Civic 5 Door brochure, part BEZ-290, issued 11/07, Honda Poland 2006–2008 Civic 5D catalogue: wheelbase, that catalogue lists overall length as.