2006 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 407 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 407 (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 51 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 407.
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, 2007 Peugeot 407 (220 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 407 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 407 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 407 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |