2005 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2006 Peugeot 207 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Peugeot 207 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Peugeot 207 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot 207 weights approximately 136 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Peugeot 207 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Peugeot 207 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2006 Peugeot 207 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 207 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1216 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |