2008 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Peugeot 807
To start off, 2009 Peugeot 807 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Peugeot 807 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Peugeot 807 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Peugeot 807 should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Peugeot 807 (371 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Peugeot 807 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2009 Peugeot 807 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Civic | 807 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
