Peugeot 407 2005 vs Honda Civic 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 1.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 407 engine produces 84 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 288 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 407 could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Honda Civic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Civic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 407 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.40 m | |
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Peugeot 407 is larger. Peugeot 407 is 34 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 18 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 441 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 407 has 41 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. This could mean that the Peugeot 407 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Honda Civic, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 1`570 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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