Honda Civic (hatchback / Tourer / sedan) · VIII (FN/FK)
Generation 7 2006–2011
The 'UFO' Civic: spaceship dash, Magic Seats and Honda reliability. The 1.8 i-VTEC is the great engine; the 1.4 is slow but robust; the 2.2 i-CTDi is a strong, DPF-free diesel. Rear suspension arms and the odd clutch are the known items; rust is rare. A very good 12,000–20,000 PLN car.
Photo: OSX · Public domain
Recognition
How to tell it apart
- •Wedge profile with a split rear window and hidden rear door handles; triangular exhausts on Type R
- •Two-tier digital dash; sedan (FD) has a conventional look
2009 facelift
- New front bumper and grille, revised interior trim
- 1.4 i-VTEC 100 replaced 1.4 i-DSI; 2.2 i-CTDi continued; Type R (FN2) to 2010
Engines
Engines
1.4 i-DSI · 83 hp
2006–2008
Petrol · Manual / Automated manual · FWD
Very slow; economical; avoid the i-Shift robotised gearbox.
1.4 i-VTEC · 100 hp
2008–2011
Petrol · Manual / Automated manual · FWD
Better 1.4; still slow. Avoid i-Shift.
1.8 i-VTEC · 140 hp
2006–2011
Petrol · Manual / Automatic / Automated manual · FWD
The one to buy: quick enough, frugal, near-unbreakable. Manual or 5-speed automatic; avoid i-Shift.
2.2 i-CTDi · 140 hp
2006–2011
Diesel · Manual · FWD
Strong, refined, no DPF on most; EGR and swirl flaps age; clutch/dual mass on high-milers.
Type R 2.0 i-VTEC · 201 hp
2007–2010
Petrol · Manual · FWD
High-revving K20 with a torsion beam rear axle; durable if not abused. Championship White cars with history are collectible.
| Engine | For sale now | Years | Gearbox · drive | Sought after | Robust | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1.4 i-DSI · 83 hp Petrol · 1.4 i-DSI | 78 | 2006–2008 | Manual / Automated manual FWD | Very slow; economical; avoid the i-Shift robotised gearbox. | ||
1.4 i-VTEC · 100 hp Petrol · 1.4 i-VTEC · L13Z1 | 63 | 2008–2011 | Manual / Automated manual FWD | Better 1.4; still slow. Avoid i-Shift. | ||
1.8 i-VTEC · 140 hp Petrol · 1.8 i-VTEC · R18A2 | 245 | 2006–2011 | Manual / Automatic / Automated manual FWD | The one to buy: quick enough, frugal, near-unbreakable. Manual or 5-speed automatic; avoid i-Shift. | ||
2.2 i-CTDi · 140 hp Diesel · 2.2 i-CTDi · N22A2 | 53 | 2006–2011 | Manual FWD | Strong, refined, no DPF on most; EGR and swirl flaps age; clutch/dual mass on high-milers. | ||
Type R 2.0 i-VTEC · 201 hp Petrol · Type R (FN2) · K20Z4 | 9 | 2007–2010 | Manual FWD | High-revving K20 with a torsion beam rear axle; durable if not abused. Championship White cars with history are collectible. |
Versions
What the badges mean
Comfort / Sport
commonbase
2006–2011
Well equipped: climate, alloys on Sport.
Executive
uncommonequipment line
2006–2011
Leather, xenon, panoramic glass roof, cruise.
Type S
uncommonequipment line
2007–2011
3-door body with sport styling; regular engines. Not a Type R.
Watch out: Type S is often sold as 'Type R'.
Type R
rareperformance model
2007–2010
201 hp K20, 6-speed manual, sport suspension, Recaro-style seats, triangular exhausts.
Watch out: Type R body kits on 1.8s exist; the K20 engine and VIN settle it.
Options
Options that matter
uncommon
Xenon headlights
Executive.
uncommon
Panoramic glass roof
Executive; check seals.
uncommon
Leather upholstery
Executive.
uncommon
Heated seats
Valued.
common
Cruise control
Comfort.
common
Climate control
Standard on most.
uncommon
Parking sensors
Useful with the split rear window.
uncommon
LPG installation (aftermarket)
Common on 1.8.
Before you buy
What to know
Strengths
- +1.8 i-VTEC and 2.2 i-CTDi are very durable
- +Clever packaging (Magic Seats), distinctive design
- +Rust rare; cheap to run
Expensive when they fail
i-Shift actuator
Polish market
1.8 i-VTEC cars from private owners are the smart cheap buy; FN2 Type R values are rising.
Known weak points
- noteRear suspension armsRear trailing arm and upper arm bushes wear; knocks and tyre wear.Check: Listen for rear knocks; check tyre wear.
- moderatei-Shift robotised gearboxJerky and expensive when the actuator fails.Check: Prefer manual or automatic.
- moderateClutch and dual mass (diesel)Wear items; heavy clutch on the i-CTDi.Check: Ask about clutch replacement.
- noteValve clearancesPeriodic adjustment, especially on LPG.Check: Ask when clearances were checked.
- notePanoramic roof and rear window sealsLeaks on cars with the glass roof; split rear window seals.Check: Check for damp carpets.
- moderateType R specificsAbuse and modifications; check for stock exhaust and oil change history.Check: Ask about track use and modifications.
From the market
Real cars on sale right now
From the market
Engines actually on sale
Grouped from 502 live listings: what people are selling, at what price and mileage.
| Engine | Share | Typical price | Median mileage | Gearbox · drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1.8 Petrol · 140 hp 1.8 Comfort | 48% | 16 900 PLN | 206 000 km | Manual / Automatic · FWD / RWD |
1.3 Petrol · 83 hp 1.4 Comfort | 12% | 11 900 PLN | 194 000 km | Manual / Automatic · FWD / RWD |
1.3 Petrol · 100 hp 1.4 TypeS | 11% | 18 800 PLN | 183 000 km | Manual / Automatic · FWD |
2.2 Diesel · 140 hp 2.2i-CTDi Executive NAVI | 10% | 10 500 PLN | 269 500 km | Manual / Automatic · FWD |
1.8 LPG · 140 hp 1.8 TypeS | 8% | 18 000 PLN | 234 000 km | Manual / Automatic · FWD / AWD |
2.0 Petrol · 201 hp 2.0 TypeR | 1% | 40 000 PLN | 197 600 km | Manual / Automatic · FWD |
1.4 Petrol · 83 hp | 1% | 9 000 PLN | 162 000 km | Manual · FWD |
1.3 LPG · 83 hp 1.4 Base | 1% | 14 900 PLN | 220 000 km | Manual · FWD |
From the market
Price by model year
Typical price and mileage for each model year on sale.
From the market
Most common versions
- Comfort45
- Executive25
- Sport17
- TypeS14
- Base11
- 1.8i-VTEC Comfort8
- 1.8i-VTEC Executive7
- 1.4i-DSi Comfort7
From the market
Equipment seen most often
Electric front windows 100%Heated door mirrors 100%ABS 100%Radio 94%Power steering 94%ESP stability control 94%Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) 94%Brake assist 94%Driver airbag 94%Passenger airbag 94%Front curtain airbags 94%Front side airbags 94%Automatic climate control 88%Electric rear windows 88%
Our picks
Versions worth looking for
1.8 i-VTEC manual Sport/Executive
The durable, fun-enough Civic.
Type R FN2, unmodified
A rising classic.