2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2009 Honda Civic and 2009 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Peugeot 307 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 85 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, 2009 Peugeot 307 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2009 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 307 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1121 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |