Peugeot 308 2011 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Peugeot 308 engine produces 23 HP more power than Honda Civic, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.1 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Citroen C5, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 508, Citroen DS4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord, 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. | |||
| Honda Civic 2008 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ... More about Honda Civic 2008 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Peugeot 308 is larger. Peugeot 308 is 2 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 5 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 348 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1201 litres | 1350 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 308 has 107 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. This could mean that the Peugeot 308 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Civic (by 149 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below 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 (€): | 4400 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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