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2009 Honda Civic Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 174.8 in | 176.7 in |
| Width | 68.9 in | 69.0 in |
| Height | 53.5 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2655 lb. | 2690 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 39.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 51.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 37.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 52.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.2 in | 51.0 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 30.3 in | 34.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume | 11.5 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Civic
| 2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
unbelievable much room on the rear seats see full Honda Civic review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Good lumbar and side support, nicely adjustable seat and wheel. Shifter is very close to the wheel. Fits me like a glove, but my wife does find the seatback slightly tall. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Driver seat is uncomfortable. Not upright enough. Not a great seat for correct posture. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seats were rock hard(in summer) see full Honda Civic review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
very poor AC performance during hot weather see full Honda Civic review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
not able to fit a rear facing child seat, or very difficult to fit it. we had to even find a small size one. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
It took me a long time to find a comfortable driving position in this car. It may because of the low seat. I was finally (mostly) successful, but it took a long time to find it, and it is very different than my typical driving position. Also, not great on long trips -- the seat is generally supportive, but it starts to break down a few hours in. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
No access from trunk area. Also, very strong chemical smell in vehicle...off gassing from fabrics. The prius did not have near the smell. see full Honda Civic review |
2009 Honda Civic 2-door Coupe Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | DX | LX | EX | EX-L | Si |
| Standard Engine | 1.8L I4 OHC-4v 140 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4300 | 1.8L I4 OHC-4v 140 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4300 | 1.8L I4 OHC-4v 140 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4300 | 1.8L I4 OHC-4v 140 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4300 | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 195/65HR15 tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 215/45VR17 tires |
| Optional Tires | 215/45WR17 tires |
2009 Honda Civic 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | DX | VP | LX | LX-S | EX | EX-L | Si | Hybrid |
| Standard Engine | 1.8L I4 OHC-4v 140 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4300 | 1.8L I4 OHC-4v 140 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4300 | 1.8L I4 OHC-4v 140 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4300 | 1.8L I4 OHC-4v 140 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4300 | 1.8L I4 OHC-4v 140 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4300 | 1.8L I4 OHC-4v 140 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4300 | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200 | 1.3L I4 Hybrid OHC-2v 110 hp@6000 123 lb-ft@1000 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | CVT |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | ||
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 195/65HR15 tires | 195/65HR15 tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 215/45VR17 tires | 195/65R15 tires |
| Optional Tires | 215/45WR17 tires |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2009 Honda Civic
| 2009 Honda Civic Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Great response for motor size & car weight. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Great 4cyl engine. Smooth, high revving. Not 'buzzy'. Great efficiency. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
VTEC - the car just asks to be revved, gives you a race car buzz over 5k rpm. Once broken in, with a gentle, partial, throttle it can be driven from 1500 rpm in any gear (that was 2k+ rpm when new). Pedals are nicely set for heel and toe. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Electronic assist works when needed and is seamless and unnoticible. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2009 Honda Civic Powertrain: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
You really need to have themotor spinning in order to get any meaningful power out of it. If you need to pass someone, even below highway speeds, you need to downshift two gears and floor it. By the time you do that, it usually is no longer safe to pass see full Honda Civic review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Civic has gotten heavier and yet the engines are not putting out much more power, only a 13hp bump in 10 years. The base Civic feels anemic and the engine feels dated. Auto trans. feels slow to respond and seems to gear hunt when driven hard. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Automatic transmission sometimes struggles to find a proper gear and can get shift happy when at higher cruising speeds. Engine is punchy enough, but I would opt for the Si for better performance. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
acceleration was slow on hills see full Honda Civic review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
low torque = frequent downshifting when driving in hilly terrain see full Honda Civic review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The engine has to scream when at high speeds because it is only 1.8L. There is no shift yourself option on the Auto transmission. Slow acceleration. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
clutch exploded after 9k miles and dealership and honda usa gave a huge fight as to why it shouldnt be warranty then after much fighting decided to cover it. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
This is my wifes daily driver so I make the following remarks soley on my behalf. No power almost to the point it feels dangerous, very noisy, etc. see full Honda Civic review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2009 Honda Civic
| 2009 Honda Civic Tires: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Get Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3's and call it a day. Or if you really want Super Sports, do that ... I'm not jealous. I really like the A/S 3's, but you should be aware that you'll need to rotate often - no matter what tires you get. The fronty wheels take a beating while the rear wheels merely keep the trunk from from rubbing its butt on the pavement. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Specifically, WINTER handling. Excellent handling in summer, lousy road manners in winter. Never had a FWD car that acted so twitchy in the snow. This was withsnow tires of the samestock tire size. When I replaced the tires with a narrower 15" snow tire, handling improved to acceptable -- but the low ground clearance and other factors still make it less than ideal in the wnow. see full Honda Civic review |
2009 Honda Civic MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 2dr Coupe | DX | 15,305 | 14,113 | 670 |
| 2dr Coupe | LX | 17,255 | 15,901 | 670 |
| 2dr Coupe | EX | 19,305 | 17,782 | 670 |
| 2dr Coupe | EX-L | 20,855 | 19,203 | 670 |
| 2dr Coupe | Si | 21,905 | 20,166 | 670 |
| 4dr Sedan | DX | 15,505 | 14,296 | 670 |
| 4dr Sedan | VP | 16,255 | 14,984 | 670 |
| 4dr Sedan | LX | 17,455 | 16,085 | 670 |
| 4dr Sedan | LX-S | 18,055 | 16,635 | 670 |
| 4dr Sedan | EX | 19,305 | 17,782 | 670 |
| 4dr Sedan | EX-L | 20,855 | 19,203 | 670 |
| 4dr Sedan | Si | 22,105 | 20,350 | 670 |
| 4dr Sedan | Hybrid | 23,650 | 21,767 | 670 |
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