2007 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Peugeot 206. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Peugeot 206 would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP) has 32 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 206. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 36 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 206. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 206. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Peugeot 206 has manual transmission. 2006 Peugeot 206 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2006 Peugeot 206 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 206 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
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 | 1180 kg | 1216 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |