Peugeot 108 2014 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
| Peugeot 108 engine produces 18 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Honda Civic. Despite less power, Peugeot 108 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 108 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 108 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Peugeot 108 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 108 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | Used also on Honda Jazz | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.48 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Peugeot 108 is smaller. Peugeot 108 is 78 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 12 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 196 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
780 litres | 1190 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Peugeot 108 has 289 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Civic (by 410 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 108 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Peugeot 108 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`240 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Honda Civic scores higher in safety tests. The Honda Civic scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Peugeot 108 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 260 percent more cases than Peugeot 108, so Peugeot 108 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 3400 | |
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