2007 Peugeot 206 vs. 2008 Honda Civic

To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Peugeot 206. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Peugeot 206 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 238 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 2007 Peugeot 206 (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 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. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Peugeot 206 2008 Honda Civic
Make Peugeot Honda
Model 206 Civic
Year Released 2007 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 1799 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 205 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 87.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.6:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 180 km/hour 205 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.7 seconds 9.2 seconds
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1027 kg 1265 kg
Vehicle Length 3830 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.2 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 50 L


 

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