Especificaciones y análisis del Honda Civic
Power
140HP
Torque
174Nm
Consumption
6.7l/100
Emissions
155g/km
0-100 km/h
8.9s
Top Speed
205km/h
Weight
1271kg
Price
20,600€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 3 doors
485 L
50 L
103 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Honda Civic Type S 1.8 i-VTEC · 140 CV (2009-2010)
General description
The 2009 Honda Civic Type S is not just a car, it's a statement of intent. In an era of conservative designs, Honda dared to launch a spaceship for the road. With its 140-horsepower 1.8 i-VTEC engine, this three-door compact promised strong emotions and a unique character that captivated a whole generation of drivers looking for more than just a means of transportation.
Driving experience
Driving this Civic is an addictive experience. The naturally aspirated i-VTEC engine begs you to rev it high, unleashing its true spirit above 4000 rpm with a metallic sound that gives you goosebumps. The six-speed manual transmission is precise with short throws, inviting you to play with it constantly. Its firm chassis and 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 8.9 seconds connect you directly to the asphalt, offering a purity in driving that is hard to find today.
Design and aesthetics
Its aesthetic is timeless and bold. The sharp front end, the wedge-shaped line, and above all, that rear with the split window and triangular exhaust tips, make it a rolling sculpture. Inside, the love affair continues with a cockpit that looks like something out of a science fiction movie, with its two-tier digital instrumentation that envelops you and makes you feel like a fighter pilot. It's a design that, more than a decade later, still turns heads.
Technology and features
The magic of this car lies in its engine with i-VTEC technology, a system that varies valve lift to offer a smooth response at low revs and explosive performance at the high end of the rev counter. Beyond the engine, its digital dashboard was avant-garde, and practical solutions like the huge 485-liter trunk or the 'Magic Seats' system that allowed the rear bench to be lifted, showed that sportiness was not at odds with functionality.
Competition
At the time, it faced giants like the Volkswagen Golf, the SEAT León, or the Alfa Romeo 147. While its competitors opted for turbocharging and a more bourgeois behavior, the Civic Type S offered an alternative for purists: a high-revving naturally aspirated engine and a mechanical connection that made it the passionate choice over German logic or Italian design.
Conclusion
The Honda Civic Type S 1.8 i-VTEC is much more than the sum of its parts. It's a car with a soul, a compact that rewards you when you push it and, at the same time, can be a faithful and practical daily companion. It represents a philosophy that Honda has known how to cultivate: creating reliable and exciting cars. A gem for those who value engineering and pure driving sensations.