The 2008 Honda Civic's fuel tank capacity is 13.2 gallons (50 liters).
This article explains what that capacity means for drivers, how it applies across common US models of that year, and how it influences range and refueling planning.
Tank capacity: what you need to know
The 13.2-gallon specification represents the total volume the tank can hold when full. The usable fuel—what you can practically drive with before refueling—will be slightly less due to reserve space and manufacturing tolerances. This capacity is standard across the main US-market body styles for 2008 Civics, including sedan and coupe.
Variants and consistency across styles
In the United States, the sedan and coupe versions of the 2008 Civic typically share the same fuel tank capacity of 13.2 gallons. Regional markets outside the US may have small differences, but the common US specification remains 13.2 gallons for most trims.
Fuel economy and practical range
Fuel economy for the 2008 Civic varies by engine, transmission, and driving conditions. With a full 13.2-gallon tank, drivers can expect a broad range of miles per tank based on real-world driving, typically in the mid-to-high 20s mpg for city driving up to around 30s–40 mpg on highways depending on configuration. Use this capacity in combination with your vehicle’s actual mpg to estimate range for planning fueling stops.
Summary
In short, a 2008 Honda Civic holds 13.2 US gallons (about 50 liters) of gasoline when the tank is full. This capacity is largely consistent across the main US variants of that year, and your practical range depends on driving conditions and engine/transmission configuration.