2003 Peugeot 307 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Peugeot 307. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Peugeot 307 would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2003 Peugeot 307. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 84 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 307. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2003 Peugeot 307 has manual transmission. 2003 Peugeot 307 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Peugeot 307 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Peugeot | Honda |
Model | 307 | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |