2009 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Peugeot 207. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Peugeot 207 would be higher. At 1,798 cc, 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 207. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 207 weights approximately 107 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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 207. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 207.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2007 Peugeot 207 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 207 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1587 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |