Honda Civic 2012 vs Peugeot 301 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 72 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 68 HP more power than Peugeot 301, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Peugeot 301. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.3 | |
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The Peugeot 301 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 301, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 301 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda FR-V | Used also on Citroen C-Elysee | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 301 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Honda Civic 2012 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2012 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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Honda Civic is larger, but slightly lower. Honda Civic is 10 cm longer than the Peugeot 301, width is practically the same , while the height of Honda Civic is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 506 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1332 litres | |
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Peugeot 301 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Honda Civic has 66 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 301. This could mean that the Honda Civic uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.56 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`459 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 4000 | |
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