2009 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Peugeot 308
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 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Peugeot 308 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Peugeot 308 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 308 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 308 weights approximately 96 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.
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, 2008 Peugeot 308 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 308 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 308 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 308 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |