2008 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Peugeot 307
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 307. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Peugeot 307 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 307. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 136 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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 307 (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 307 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 307 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 307 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |