2008 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Peugeot 206. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Peugeot 206 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 53 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 206.
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 Peugeot 206 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2005 Peugeot 206 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 206 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1227 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |