2009 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Peugeot 207. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Peugeot 207 would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Peugeot 207 (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 207 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 207 weights approximately 129 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, 2008 Peugeot 207 (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 207 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2008 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Civic | 207 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1121 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 49 L |
