2007 Peugeot 307 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 307 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 307 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 126 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, 2005 Honda Civic (156 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Peugeot 307 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Peugeot | Honda |
Model | 307 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |