Peugeot 308 2008 vs Honda Civic 2006
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Peugeot 308) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Honda Civic) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 308 engine produces 4 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 145 NM more than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.0 | |
| Peugeot 308 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 308 could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 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: | 520'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Peugeot 308 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | Used also on Honda FR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 308 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 308 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Peugeot 308 2008 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Peugeot 308 2008 2.0 engine Honda Civic 2006 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 2006 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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Peugeot 308 is larger. Peugeot 308 is 1 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 7 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 508 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1736 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 308 has 118 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`240 | 1`675 | |
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| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Honda Civic has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 308, so Honda Civic quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2400 | |
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