2008 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2010 Peugeot 307 is newer by 2 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Peugeot 307 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 72 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 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Peugeot 307. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2010 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 307 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |