2009 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Peugeot 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Peugeot 407 would be higher. At 1,997 cc, 2006 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 407. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 367 kg more than 2009 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, 2006 Peugeot 407 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2006 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Civic | 407 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1997 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |
