What is the fuel consumption of the eighth-generation Civic?
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The fuel consumption of the eighth-generation Civic ranges from 5.0 to 6.4L. Taking the Civic 2021 HATCHBACK 220TURBO CVT Sport Edition as an example, the manufacturer of this vehicle is Dongfeng Honda. The car has a length, width, and height of 4517mm, 1799mm, and 1434mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2700mm. The Civic is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum power of 130kW and a maximum torque of 220Nm. It is paired with a CVT continuously variable transmission. The front suspension is a MacPherson independent suspension, and the rear suspension is a multi-link independent suspension.
1. I drove an automatic 2008 Honda Civic with a 1.8L engine, and its fuel consumption was around 9 liters in city traffic, while highway cruising was roughly 6 liters. Although this engine is old, it's still reliable, but it depends on how well the car has been maintained. My neighbor’s manual transmission version with the same displacement was noticeably lower, averaging just over 8 liters in the city. Older cars tend to have more fluctuating fuel consumption—dirty air filters, worn spark plugs, or low tire pressure can all increase fuel usage. If the car is over 10 years old and hasn’t had carbon deposits cleaned, I’d recommend servicing it first before assessing the actual fuel consumption.
2. The fuel consumption of the 8th-generation Civic depends on the specific year and configuration. Measured data for the 2006-2009 1.8L automatic models: 8-10 liters in the city, 5.5-7 liters on the highway. Manual transmissions are generally 0.5 to 1 liter lower. When I drove a friend's 2011 model on a long trip, maintaining a speed of 90 km/h was the most fuel-efficient, with the gauge showing only 5.8 liters. However, if the transmission fluid hasn't been changed in an older car, fuel consumption can spike by 10%. Additionally, using the AC in summer adds over 1 liter, and frequent cold starts in winter also increase consumption. For used cars, it's advisable to check maintenance records—vehicles with replaced oxygen sensors and fuel injectors tend to have much more stable fuel consumption.
