2007 Peugeot 206 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 206 is newer by 2 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 206 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 113 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, 2007 Peugeot 206 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (156 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 206 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 206 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Peugeot 206 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Peugeot | Honda |
Model | 206 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |