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2008 CR-V Specifications
Engineering
  LX EX EX-L
Engine Type In-Line 4-Cylinder
Engine Block/Cylinder Head Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (cc) 2354
Horsepower @ rpm 166 @ 5800
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) 161 @ 4200
Bore and Stroke (mm) 87x99
Compression Ratio 9.7:1
Valve Train 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC®
Multi-Point Fuel Injection Standard
Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System Standard
Real Time 4-Wheel Drive™ Available
CARB Emissions Rating ULEV-2
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer Standard
100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups* Standard
Transmissions
  LX EX EX-L
5-Speed Automatic Transmission Standard
Body/Suspension/Chassis
  LX EX EX-L
Unit-Body Construction Standard
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension Standard
Multi-Link Rear Suspension Standard
Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear) 20 / 19
Variable Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering Standard
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock 2.96
Steering Ratio 15.74
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) 37.8
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in., front/rear) 11.65 / 12.0
Wheels 17" Styled Steel 17" Alloy
All-Season Tires 225 / 65 R17 102T
Exterior Measurements
  LX EX EX-L
Wheelbase (in.) 103.1
Length (in.) 177.9
Height (in.) 66.1
Width (in.) 71.6
Track (in.) 61.6
Ground Clearance (in., unladen) 7.3
Curb Weight (lbs., 2WD/4WD) 3389/3501 3415/3532 3430/3549
Weight Distribution [%, front/rear; 2WD(4WD)] 58/42 (57/43)
Towing Capacity (lbs.) 1500
Interior Measurements
  LX EX EX-L
Headroom (in., front/rear) 40.9 / 38.6 38.9 / 38.5
Legroom (in., front/rear) 41.3 / 38.5
Shoulder Room (in., front/rear) 56.9 / 56.0
Hiproom (in., front/rear) 55.9 / 54.6
Cargo Volume (cu. ft., rear seat up/down) 35.7 / 72.9
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 103.8 100.9
Seating Capacity 5
EPA Mileage Estimates/Capacities
  LX EX EX-L
5-Speed Automatic (2WD; City/Highway/Combined) 20/27/23
5-Speed Automatic (4WD; City/Highway/Combined) 20/26/22
Crankcase (qt.) 5.3
Coolant System (qt.) 7.5
Fuel (gal.) 15.3
Required Fuel Regular Unleaded
Safety
  LX EX EX-L
3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions Standard
Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System Standard
Adjustable Front Seat Belt Anchors Standard
Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) Standard
Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Standard
Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor Standard
Driver's and Front Passenger's Active Head Restraints Standard
Advanced Compatibility Engineering™(ACE™) Body Structure Standard
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Standard
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) Standard
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control Standard
Brake Assist Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Standard
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Standard
Side-Impact Door Beams Standard
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Standard
Child-Proof Rear Door Locks Standard
Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System Standard
Exterior Features
  LX EX EX-L
One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature   Standard
Remote Entry System Standard
Chrome Grille   Standard
Chrome Window Trim Standard
Chrome Rear License Trim   Standard
Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights Standard
2-Speed/Intermittent Windshield Wipers Standard  
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers   Standard
Intermittent Rear Window Wiper/Washer Standard
Heat-Rejecting Green-Tinted Glass Standard
Folding Power Side Mirrors Standard Body-Colored / Heated
Full-Length Brakelights Standard
Body-Colored Door Handles   Standard
Rear Privacy Glass   Standard
Security System   Standard
Comfort & Convenience
  LX EX EX-L
Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System Standard  
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control System   Standard
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Rearview Camera   Available
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window Standard
Power Door and Tailgate Locks Standard
Cruise Control Standard
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column Standard
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel   Standard
Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls   Standard
Retractable Center Tray Table Standard  
Center Console   Standard
Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors Standard
Conversation Mirror with Sunglasses Holder Standard
Instrument Panel-Mounted Shifter Standard Leather-Wrapped
Beverage Holders, Front and Rear (8 total) Standard
12-Volt Power Outlets Front / Rear Front / Center Tray / Rear Front / Center Console / Rear
Upper and Lower Glove Compartments Standard
Underseat Storage Bin Standard Without Navigation
Door-Pocket Storage Bins Standard
Map Lights Standard
Ambient Console Lighting Standard
Driver-Side Garment Hook Standard
Remote Fuel Filler Door Release Standard
Rear Window Defroster Standard
Rear-Seat Heater Ducts Standard
Floor Mats Standard
Dual Deck Cargo Shelf   Standard
Cargo Area Tie-Down Anchors (4 total) Standard
Cargo Area Light Standard
Seating
  LX EX EX-L
Leather-Trimmed Seats and Armrests   Standard
Heated Front Seats   Standard
Reclining Front Bucket Seats with Adjustable Head Restraints Standard
Driver's Seat with 8-Way Power Adjustment   Standard
Driver's Seat with Power Lumbar Support   Standard
Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment Standard  
60/40 Split Sliding Fold and Tumble Forward Rear Seats Standard
40/20/40 Reclining Rear Seatbacks with Center Pass-Through Standard
Head Restraints at all Seating Positions Standard
Audio Systems
  LX EX EX-L
160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 4 Speakers Standard  
160-Watt AM/FM/6-Disc In-Dash Audio System with 6 Speakers   Standard  
270-Watt AM/FM/6-Disc In-Dash Audio System with 7 Speakers Including Subwoofer   Standard
270-Watt AM/FM/6-Disc Center-Console Audio System with 7 Speakers including Subwoofer   Navigation Models
MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability Standard
MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack Standard
XM® Satellite Radio**   Standard
Digital Audio-Card Reader   Navigation Models
CD Text Display Capability   Standard
Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC) Standard
Instrumentation
  LX EX EX-L
White and Blue Back-lit Gauges Standard
Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2) Standard
Maintenance Minder™ System Standard
Exterior Temperature Indicator   Standard
Door-/Tailgate-Open Indicator Standard
Average Fuel Consumption Indicator Standard
Miles-to-Empty Indicator Standard
Low-Fuel Indicator Standard
Low-Oil Pressure Indicator Standard
 
* Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. May vary with driving conditions. See your owner's manual for more details.
Based on 2008 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
** Required XM® Radio monthly subscription sold separately after 90 day trial period. Installation costs and other fees and taxes may apply after initial trial period, including a one-time activation fee. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM service only available in the 48 contiguous United States. The XM name is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc.