2009 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Peugeot 307
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 307. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Peugeot 307 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 307 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Peugeot 307 (200 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2007 Peugeot 307 has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2007 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Civic | 307 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
