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How much horsepower does a 2007 Honda Civic 1.8 L 4 cylinder have?

The 2007 Honda Civic’s 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine produces about 140 horsepower (SAE net) in most US-market Civics of that year.


In more detail, Honda’s 1.8 L i-VTEC engine in the 2007 Civic delivers 140 hp at 6,300 rpm with peak torque around 128 lb-ft at about 4,600 rpm. These figures apply to the common LX and EX trims that use the 1.8 L engine; the high-performance Civic Si uses a different 2.0 L engine with significantly more horsepower.


Engine power overview


The following specs summarize the horsepower-related performance of the 2007 Civic’s 1.8 L engine in typical US-market trims.



  • Displacement and configuration: 1.8-liter inline-4 with i-VTEC

  • Horsepower: 140 hp (SAE net)

  • Torque: 128 lb-ft

  • Horsepower peak RPM: approximately 6,300 rpm

  • Torque peak RPM: approximately 4,600 rpm

  • Transmission options: 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic


The horsepower figure reflects peak output under standard testing conditions and can vary slightly with factors like fuel quality, altitude, and climate. Real-world acceleration also depends on weight, gearing, and maintenance.


Trims and market notes


In the US 2007 Civic lineup, the 1.8 L engine powers most trims such as LX and EX. The performance-focused Civic Si, by contrast, uses a 2.0 L engine and produces around 197 hp. Markets outside the United States may show minor variations in engine calibration that can affect exact numbers, but 140 hp is the widely cited figure for the US 1.8 L Civic of this year.


Summary


In short, the 2007 Honda Civic with a 1.8 L four-cylinder engine delivers 140 horsepower (SAE net), with peak torque of about 128 lb-ft. This rating applies to most US-market LX/EX Civics from that year, paired with either a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. For higher performance, the Civic Si uses a different engine with substantially more horsepower.

Which oil is best for a Honda Civic?


full synthetic 0W-20 engine
Modern Honda Civics require full synthetic 0W-20 engine oil, a specific viscosity grade providing optimal protection for Civic engine components while contributing to improved fuel efficiency.



Does the Civic 1.8 have VTEC?


It is equipped with a 1.8-liter i-VTEC engine. In April 2012, Dongfeng Honda relaunched the model as the Ciimo 1.8 (some sources uses name Ci Ming).



What year is the fastest Civic?


Honda Civic 0-60 Through the Years

Fastest Trim0-60 mph Time
2023Honda Civic Type R4.9 s4
2022Honda Civic Si6.8 s5
2021Honda Civic Type R4.8 s6
2020Honda Civic Type R4.9 s7



How much hp does a 1.8 L 2007 Civic EX have?


Mechanical

Displacement1.8L/110
Horsepower (Net @ RPM)140 @ 6300
Torque (Net @ RPM)128 @ 4300
TransmissionAutomatic
Turning diameter35.4


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