2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (177 HP) has 43 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 206. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 125 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 206. 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, 2008 Peugeot 206 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 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 2008 Peugeot 206 has manual transmission. 2008 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:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Peugeot 206 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 206 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1995 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 155 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |