2009 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Peugeot 206. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Peugeot 206 would be higher. At 1,997 cc, 2005 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 206 (175 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 361 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 206.
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, 2005 Peugeot 206 (205 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Peugeot 206 has manual transmission. 2005 Peugeot 206 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2005 Peugeot 206 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 206 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |