Honda Civic 2006–2008 car dimensions: 4488 mm long, 1753 mm wide and 1435 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,192 kg. Braked towing is 450 kg.
The cabin has a two-tier instrument panel with blue backlit gauges and a tachometer. Power windows and a tilt/telescopic steering column are standard. Air conditioning is optional. Cruise control comes only on higher grades. No touchscreen is fitted. Driver aids are basic with standard ABS and full airbags. nothing like parking sensors, a reversing camera, automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning or lane keep assist appears.
The boot holds 340 litres with the seats up. A fold-down rear seatback lets you carry longer items.
The car tows up to 450 kg. Payload is 385 kg. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is listed. It suits light passenger and cargo duties only.
The cabin seats five with 90.9 cubic feet of passenger volume and a one-piece fold-down rear seat. Cloth seats include manual driver height adjustment and reclining front backs. A two-tier instrument panel has blue backlit gauges and a tilt/telescopic steering column. Power windows are standard along with front and rear beverage holders, door-pocket bins, vanity mirrors, rear-seat heater ducts, and a rear defroster. No center armrest or map lights. The space feels open with good front legroom but basic trim.
Fuel economy 30 city/38 highway mpg manual or 30/40 automatic. 13.2-gallon tank. regular unleaded.
100,000-mile or more tune-up interval with Maintenance Minder system.
NHTSA 5-star frontal crash ratings for driver and passenger. 4-star side driver and 5-star rear passenger. 4-star rollover.
IIHS Top Safety Pick Gold with Good ratings in moderate overlap front, side, and rear tests.
Standard dual-stage front airbags, front side airbags with OPDS, side curtain airbags, active front head restraints, ABS with EBD, LATCH, and daytime running lights.
The 1.8-liter engine runs on regular unleaded and delivers manufacturer-estimated fuel economy of 30 mpg city and 38 mpg highway with the five-speed manual or 30/40 with the available five-speed automatic. The 13.2-gallon tank supports a range over 500 miles.
Servicing centers on a 100,000-mile or more tune-up interval. The Maintenance Minder system tracks oil changes, filters, fluids, spark plugs, coolant, and tire rotations based on actual conditions.
Safety equipment is comprehensive for the class with the ACE body structure, dual-stage dual-threshold front airbags, front side airbags, full side curtain airbags, active head restraints, ABS with electronic brake distribution, three-point belts with pretensioners, LATCH anchors, child-proof rear locks, and an emergency trunk opener. Crash tests earned top marks including IIHS Top Safety Pick Gold status.
The car is simple to keep with standard power windows, remote fuel and trunk releases, and a durable unit-body design. Routine care follows the minder prompts and uses common parts.
Length 4488 mm, Width 1753 mm, Height 1435 mm, Wheelbase 2700 mm (Civic 2006–2008)
Sources: manufacturer data, American Honda specification sheet '2006 Honda Civic Sedan and Civic Hybrid Specifications' , DX column, curb weight from 2628 lb, fuel tank from 13.2 US gal.