Engine: 1.8-liter sohc 16-valve inline-4

Engine Options: 140-hp 1.8-liter inline-4; 197-hp 2.0-liter inline-4; 110-hp 1.4-liter inline-4/permanent magnet motor hybrid

Transmission: 5-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic; continuously variable automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS with EBD; dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags; front seat-mounted side airbags; side-curtain airbags; front seat active head restraints; child safety seat anchors (LATCH)

Optional Safety Equipment: Brake Assist

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Alliston, Ontario, Canada; East Liberty, Ohio; Suzuka, Japan

Model Tested: Honda Civic LX Sedan automatic ($17,510)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning; power windows, central locking and outside mirrors; engine speed-sensitive power steering; cruise control; tilt-and-telescope steering wheel; center console with sliding armrest; 4-speaker, AM/FM/CD stereo with MP3 and WMA playback capability and road speed-sensitive volume adjustment; trip computer; engine maintenance minder; floor mats; trunk light

Options as Tested: none

Destination Charge: 550

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 140 @ 6300

Torque: 128 @ 4300

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 30/40

Wheelbase: 106.3 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 176.7/69.0/56.5 inches

Track Front/Rear: 59.0/60.2 inches

Turning Cycle: 35.4 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 39.4/51.9/42.2 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 37.4/51.0/34.6 inches

Trunk Volume: 12.0 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson strut, coil spring, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: 4.3 inches

Curb Weight: 2751 pounds

Towing Capacity: not recommended pounds

Tires: P205/55R16

Brakes: disc/drum with ABS, EBD

Fuel Capacity: 13.2 Gallons