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 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 280 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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 206. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 206.
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 | 1396 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |