Design Specifications

2009 Honda Civic Si, 4D SedanSECTION Design Specifications
STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS - DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

Item Measurement Qualification Specification
DIMENSIONS: 4-door Overall length   4, 489 mm (176.7 in.)
Overall width   1, 752 mm (69.0 in.)
Overall height   1, 435 mm (56.5 in.)
Wheelbase   2, 700 mm (106.3 in.)
Track Front 1, 499 mm (59.0 in.)
Rear 1, 528 mm (60.2 in.)
Ground clearance   154 mm (6.1 in.)
Seating capacity   Five (5)
DIMENSIONS: 2-door Overall length   4, 440 mm (174.8 in.)
Overall width   1, 751 mm (68.9 in.)
Overall height   1, 359 mm (53.5 in.)
Wheelbase   2, 650 mm (104.3 in.)
Track Front 1, 499 mm (59.0 in.)
Rear 1, 526 mm (60.1 in.)
Ground clearance   154 mm (6.1 in.)
Seating capacity   Five (5)
WEIGHT Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 4-door (GVWR) DX, DX-G, and LX 1, 665 kg (3, 671 lbs)
EX 1, 695 kg (3, 737 lbs)
Si See
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 2-door (GVWR) DX, DX-G, and LX 1, 645 kg (3, 627 lbs)
EX 1, 665 kg (3, 671 lbs)
Si 1, 725 kg (3, 803 lbs)
R18A1 engine Type   Water cooled, 4-stroke SOHC i-VTEC gasoline engine
Cylinder arrangement   Inline 4-cylinder, transverse
Bore and stroke   81.0 x 87.3 mm (3.19 x 3.44 in.)
Displacement   1, 799 cm3 (110 cu in.)
Compression ratio   10.5
Valve train   Chain drive, SOHC i-VTEC 4 valves per cylinder
Lubrication system   Forced, wet sump, with trochoid pump
Oil pump displacement At 6, 800 rpm 52.3 L (55.3 US qt, 46.0 lmp qt)/minute
Water pump displacement At 6, 000 rpm 104 L (110 US qt, 110 lmp qt)/minute
Fuel required   Regular UNLEADED gasoline with 87 Pump Octane Number or higher
K20Z3 engine Type   Water cooled, 4-stroke DOHC i-VTEC gasoline engine
Cylinder arrangement   Inline 4-cylinder, transverse
Bore and stroke   86 x 86 mm (3.39 x 3.39 in.)
Displacement   1, 998 cm3 (122 cu in.)
Compression ratio   11.0
Valve train   Chain drive, DOHC i-VTEC 4 valves per cylinder
Lubrication system   Forced, wet sump, with trochoid pump
Oil pump displacement At 6, 000 rpm 54.3 L (57.4 US qt, 47.8 lmp qt)/minute
Water pump displacement At 6, 000 rpm 82 L (87 US qt, 72 lmp qt)/minute
Fuel required   Premium UNLEADED gasoline with 91 Pump Octane Number or higher
STARTER Type   Gear Reduction
Nominal output   1.0 kW
Nominal voltage   12 V
Hour rating   30 seconds
Direction of rotation   Counterclockwise as viewed from drive end
CLUTCH Clutch   Single plate dry, diaphragm spring
Clutch friction material surface area R18A1 engine model 221 cm2 (34.22 sq in.)
K20Z3 engine model 174 cm2 (28.99 sq in.)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (5-speed) Type   Synchronized, 5-speed forward, 1 reverse
Primary reduction   Direct 1:1
Gear ratio 1st 3.142
2nd 1.750
3rd 1.241
4th 0.969
5th 0.805
Reverse 3.230
Final reduction Type Single helical gear
Gear ratio 4.111
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (6-speed) Type   Synchronized, 6-speed forward, 1 reverse
Primary reduction   Direct 1:1
Gear ratio 1st 3.267
2nd 2.130
3rd 1.517
4th 1.147
5th 0.921
6th 0.659
Reverse 3.583
Final reduction Type Single helical gear
Gear ratio 4.765
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Type   Electronically controlled automatic, 5-speed forward, 1 reverse, 3-element torque converter with lock-up clutch
Primary reduction   Direct 1:1
Gear ratio 1st 2.666
2nd 1.534
3rd 1.021
4th 0.720
5th 0.524
Reverse 1.956
Final reduction Type Single helical gear
Gear ratio 4.437
STEERING (EPS) Type   Rack and pinion with electrical power-assisted
Overall ratio   13.62
Turns, lock-to-lock   2.65
Steering wheel diameter   360 mm (14.0 in.)
STEERING (Power Steering) Type   Hydraulic power assisted rack and pinion
Overall ratio   13.73
Turns, lock-to-lock   2.67
Steering wheel diameter   360 mm (14.0 in.)
SUSPENSION Type Front Independent strut with stabilizer, coil spring
Rear Independent double wishbone with stabilizer, coil spring
Shock absorber Front and rear Telescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled
TIRES Size of front and rear DX, DX-G P195/65+R 15 89H
EX, LX P205/55R16 89H
Si P215/45R17 89V or 215/45ZR17 91W
Size of spare Except Si T125/70D15 95M
Si (ABS model) T125/70D16 96M
Si (VSA model) T135/80D16 101M
WHEEL ALIGNMENT Camber Front 0° 00'
Rear (without "C" marks on the rear upper arm) -1° 30'
Rear (with "C" marks on the rear upper arm) -0° 45'
Caster Front 7° 00'
Total toe-in Front 0 mm (0 in.)
Rear 2 mm (0.08 in.)
Front wheel turning angle (DX, DX-G) Inward 40° 06'
Outward (reference) 31° 55'
Front wheel turning angle (except DX, DX-G) Inward 38° 46'
Outward (reference) 31° 14'
BRAKES Type of service brake Front Power-assisted self-adjusting ventilated disc
Rear (disc) Power-assisted self-adjusting solid disc
Rear (drum) Power-assisted self-adjusting solid drum
Type of parking brake   Mechanical actuating, rear wheels
Pad friction surface area Front (except Si) 37.5 cm2 (5.81 sq in.) x 2
Front (Si) 33.8 cm2 (5.24 sq in.) x 2
Rear 20.6 cm2 (3.19 sq in.) x 2
Shoe friction surface area Rear 57.6 cm2 (8.93 sq in.) x 2
AIR CONDITIONING Compressor Type Scroll
Capacity 77.1 mL (4.7 cu in.)/rev.
Maximum speed 10, 000 rpm
Lubricant capacity 75 mL (2 1/2 fl-oz)
Lubricant type SP-10
Condenser Type Corrugated fin
Evaporator Type Corrugated fin
Blower Type Stabilized swirling flow
Motor type 220 W/12V
Speed control Infinite variable
Maximum capacity 470 m3 (16.571 cu ft)/h
Temperature control   Air-mix type
Compressor clutch Type Dry, single plate, poly V-belt drive
Electrical power consumption at 68 °F (20 ° F) 42 W maximum at 12 V
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Capacity 400-450 g (14.1-15.8 oz)
ELECTRICAL RATINGS Battery R18A1 engine, USA models 12V-45 Ah/20 HR (12 V-36 Ah/5 HR)
K20Z3 engine, Canada models 12 V-47 Ah/20 HR (12 V-38 Ah/5HR)
Fuses Under-hood fuse/relay box 100 A, 80 A, 70 A, 50 A, 40 A, 30 A, 20 A, 15 A, 10A, 7.5 A
Under-dash fuse/relay box 30 A, 20 A, 15 A, 10 A, 7.5 A
Light bulbs Headlight high beam 12V-60W
Headlight low beam 12V-51W
Front side marker/parking/turn signal lights 2-door: 12V-28/5W (two filaments) Amber color
4-door: 12V-21/5W (two filaments) Amber color
Rear turn signal lights 12V-21W Amber color
Brake/Taillights 12V-21/5W (two filaments)
Inner taillights 12V-5W (4-door)
Rear side marker light 12V-5W
High mount brake light 12V-21W (Except Si)
12V-LED (Si)
Back-up lights 12V-21W
License plate light 2-door: 12V-3 CP
4-door: 12V-5W
Ceiling lights 12V-5W
Individual map light 12V-8W
Trunk light 12V-5W
Gauge lights 12V-LED (non-replaceable)
Indicator lights 12V-LED, 14V-0.56W, 0.84 W
Washer reservoir Capacity (USA models) 2.5 L (2.6 US qt)
Capacity (Canada models) 4.5 L (4.8 US qt)
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

Recommended Tools & Savings

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.

Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.