2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Peugeot 307 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 256 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Peugeot 307 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 307 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |