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Engineering
  LX / LX-P EX / EX-L EX V-6 EX-L V-6
Engine Type In-Line 4-Cylinder In-Line 4-Cylinder V-6 V-6
Engine Block/Cylinder Head Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (cc) 2354 2354 3471 3471
Horsepower @ rpm 177 @ 6500 190 @ 7000 268 @ 6200 268 @ 6200
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) 161 @ 4300 162 @ 4400 248 @ 5000 248 @ 5000
Bore and Stroke (mm) 87 x 99 87 x 99 89 x 93 89 x 93
Compression Ratio 10.5 : 1 10.5 : 1 10.5 : 1 10.5 : 1
Redline 6800 7100 6800 6800
Valve Train 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC®
Multi-Point Fuel Injection Standard Standard Standard Standard
Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System Standard Standard Standard Standard
Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®)     Standard Standard
Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC)   Standard Standard Standard
CARB Emissions Rating ULEV-2/PZEV[1]  ULEV-2/PZEV[1]  ULEV-2/PZEV[1]  ULEV-2/PZEV[1] 
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer Standard Standard Standard Standard
100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups[2]  Standard Standard Standard Standard
Transmissions
  LX / LX-P EX / EX-L EX V-6 EX-L V-6
5-Speed Manual Transmission Standard Standard    
5-Speed Automatic Transmission Available Available Standard Standard
Body/Suspension/Chassis
  LX / LX-P EX / EX-L EX V-6 EX-L V-6
Unit-Body Construction Standard Standard Standard Standard
Double Wishbone Front Suspension Standard Standard Standard Standard
Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension Standard Standard Standard Standard
Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear) 26.5 / 13.0 26.5 / 13.0 26.5 / 14.0 26.5 / 14.0
Front Shock Tower Bar   Standard Standard Standard
Variable Gear Ratio (VGR) Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering Standard Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock 2.56 2.56 2.56 2.56
Steering Ratio 13.08 13.08 13.08 13.08
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) 37.7 37.7 37.7 37.7
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) 11.1 / 11.1 11.8 / 11.1 11.8 / 11.1 11.8 / 11.1
Wheels 16" with Full Covers (LX)
16" Alloy (LX-P) 		17" Alloy 17" Alloy 17" Alloy
All-Season Tires P215/60 R16 94H P225/50 R17 93V P225/50 R17 93V P225/50 R17 93V
Exterior Measurements
  LX / LX-P EX / EX-L EX V-6 EX-L V-6
Wheelbase (in.) 110.2 110.2 110.2 110.2
Length (in.) 194.1 194.1 194.3 194.3
Height (in.) 58.1 58.1 58.1 58.1
Width (in.) 72.7 72.7 72.7 72.7
Track (in., front/rear) 62.6 / 62.6 62.2 / 62.2 62.2 / 62.2 62.2 / 62.2
Curb Weight (lbs., MT/AT) 3230 / 3289 (LX)
3236 / 3298 (LX-P) 		3349 / 3408 (EX)
3373 / 3433 (EX-L) 		NA / 3567 NA / 3600
Coefficient of Drag (Cd)        
Interior Measurements
  LX / LX-P EX / EX-L EX V-6 EX-L V-6
Headroom (in., front/rear) 41.4 / 38.5 39.0 / 37.2 with Moonroof 39.0 / 37.2 with Moonroof 39.0 / 37.2 with Moonroof
Legroom (in., front/rear) 42.5 / 37.2 42.5 / 37.2 42.5 / 37.2 42.5 / 37.2
Shoulder Room (in., front/rear) 58.2 / 56.4 58.2 / 56.4 58.2 / 56.4 58.2 / 56.4
Hiproom (in., front/rear) 56.6 / 54.3 56.6 / 54.3 56.6 / 54.3 56.6 / 54.3
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 14 14 14 14
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 106 101 101 101
Seating Capacity 5 5 5 5
EPA Mileage Estimates[3] /Capacities
  LX / LX-P EX / EX-L EX V-6 EX-L V-6
5-Speed Manual Transmission (City/Highway/Combined) 22 / 31 / 25 22 / 31 / 25    
5-Speed Automatic Transmission (City/Highway/Combined) 21 / 31 / 24 21 / 31 / 24 19 / 29 / 22 19 / 29 / 22
Crankcase (qt.) 5.6 5.6 5.3 5.3
Coolant System (qt., MT/AT) 8.6 / 8.5 8.6 / 8.5 NA / 9.1 NA / 9.1
Fuel (gal.) 18.5 18.5 18.5 18.5
Required Fuel Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded
Safety
  LX / LX-P EX / EX-L EX V-6 EX-L V-6
3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System Standard Standard Standard Standard
Adjustable Front Seat Belt Anchors Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder Standard Standard Standard Standard
Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Dual-Chamber Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Side Curtain Airbags Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver's and Front Passenger's Active Head Restraints Standard Standard Standard Standard
Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure Standard Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Side-Impact Door Beams Standard Standard Standard Standard
Outboard Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Child-Seat Tether Anchor (Rear-Center) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Child-Proof Rear Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Emergency Trunk Opener Standard Standard Standard Standard
Exterior Features
  LX / LX-P EX / EX-L EX V-6 EX-L V-6
One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature   Standard Standard Standard
Integrated Rear Window Antenna Standard Standard Standard Standard
Alloy Wheels 16" (LX-P) 17" 17" 17"
Security System LX-P Standard Standard Standard
Remote Entry System with Power Window Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights with Auto-off Standard with Auto-On/Off (EX-L) Standard with Auto-On/Off
Hood Struts     Standard Standard
Fog Lights     Standard Standard
Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors Standard Heated Heated Heated
Body-Colored Door Handles Standard Standard Chrome Chrome
Body-Colored Impact-Absorbing Bumpers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Chrome Exhaust Finisher LX-P Standard Dual Exhaust Dual Exhaust
Chrome Window Trim Standard Standard Standard Standard
Comfort & Convenience
  LX / LX-P EX / EX-L EX V-6 EX-L V-6
Air Conditioning with Air Filtration System Standard EX Standard  
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control System   EX-L   Standard
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition   Available (EX-L)   Available
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®   Navigation Models   Navigation Models
Interface Dial with Scrolling and Multi-Line Display   Standard Standard Standard
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's and Front Passenger's Windows LX-P Standard Standard Standard
Illuminated Power Window Switches   Standard Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel   EX-L   Standard
Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob   EX-L 5MT    
Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio and Cruise Controls Standard Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel-Mounted Navigation and Phone Controls   Navigation Models   Navigation Models
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column Standard Standard Standard Standard
HomeLink® Remote System[4]        Standard
Premium Interior Accents   Standard Standard Standard
Center Console with Sliding Armrest and Storage Compartment Standard Standard Standard Standard
Beverage Holders, Front and Rear Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Standard Standard Standard Standard
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror   EX-L   Standard
Blue Ambient Console Lighting   Standard Standard Standard
Map Lights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Sunglasses Holder Standard Standard Standard Standard
Coin Box Standard Standard Standard Standard
12-Volt Power Outlets (2) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Lockable Glove Compartment with Light Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver- and Passenger-Side Seatback Pockets Standard Standard Standard Standard
Remote Fuel Filler Door Release Standard Standard Standard Standard
Remote Trunk Release with Lock Standard Standard Standard Standard
Electronic Remote Trunk Release Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Window Defroster Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cargo Area Light Standard Standard Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard Standard Standard Standard
Side Door Pockets Standard Standard Standard Standard
Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System Standard Standard Standard Standard
Seating
  LX / LX-P EX / EX-L EX V-6 EX-L V-6
Leather-Trimmed Seats   EX-L   Standard
Heated Front Seats   EX-L   Standard
Driver's Seat with 8-Way Power Adjustment LX-P Standard Standard Standard
Driver's Seat with Power Lumbar Support   Standard Standard Standard
Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment LX      
Passenger's Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment       Standard
Fold-Down Rear Seatback Standard Standard Standard Standard
Fold-Down Rear-Seat Center Armrest/Trunk Pass-Through Standard Standard Standard Standard
Audio Systems
  LX / LX-P EX / EX-L EX V-6 EX-L V-6
160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 6 Speakers Standard      
160-Watt AM/FM/6-Disc In-Dash Audio System with 6 Speakers   EX Standard  
270-Watt AM/FM/6-Disc In-Dash Premium Audio System with 7 Speakers including Subwoofer   EX-L   Standard
Radio Data System (RDS) Standard Standard Standard Standard
MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability Standard Standard Standard Standard
MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack Standard Standard Standard Standard
XM® Radio[5]    EX-L   Standard
Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Instrumentation
  LX / LX-P EX / EX-L EX V-6 EX-L V-6
Backlit Gauges Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tachometer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Maintenance Minder™ System Standard Standard Standard Standard
Compass   EX-L Without Navigation   Without Navigation
Door-/Trunk-Open Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Fuel and Coolant Temperature Indicators Standard Standard Standard Standard
Low-Oil Pressure and Brake Fluid Indicators Standard Standard Standard Standard
Exterior Temperature Indicator   EX-L   Standard
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Side-Airbag Shut-Off Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
 
[1]  AT models are available with PZEV certification in California and certain northeastern states. MT models are ULEV-2 certified by the California Air Resource Board.
[2]  Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. May vary with driving conditions. See your owner's manual for more details.
[3]  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.
[4]  HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Price Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Controls.™
[5]  Required XM Radio subscription sold separately after 90-day trial period. Subscriptions are governed by the XM Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com/serviceterms. Other fees and taxes apply after trial period; see XM Customer Agreement for details. Fees and programming subject to change. Service not available in Canada, Alaska, or Hawaii. © 2009 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries.