2008 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Peugeot 107
To start off, 2009 Peugeot 107 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2009 Peugeot 107. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Peugeot 107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 392 kg more than 2009 Peugeot 107. 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 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Peugeot 107. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Peugeot 107.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2009 Peugeot 107 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 107 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |