Honda Civic vs Peugeot Peugeot 308
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| HondaCivic | PeugeotPeugeot 308 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | October 2022 | 2021 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Hybrid | Hybrid, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid, Electric |
| Power | 181 bhp | 129–193 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 7.8 s (better) | 7.9–10.5 s |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 106–140 mph (better) |
| Engine or motors | 2.0-litre direct-injection petrol engine, 143 PS (105 kW), with Honda's i-MMD two-motor hybrid system and a 1.05 kWh battery; electric drive motor 184 PS (135 kW), the figure used for power here (bhp converted from kW); 0–62 mph in 7.8 s (Elegance), 7.9 s (Sport) or 8.1 s (Advance) | Hybrid 145: 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol with an electric motor in the gearbox, 145 hp (108 kW); BlueHDi 130: 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel, 131 hp (96 kW); Plug-in Hybrid 195: 1.6-litre turbo petrol (150 hp, 110 kW) plus a 123 hp (92 kW) front motor, 195 hp (144 kW) combined; E-308: front motor, 156 hp (115 kW). bhp converted from Peugeot's hp (PS) and kW figures |
| Torque | 315 Nm (electric motor); 186 Nm (petrol engine) | 230 Nm (Hybrid 145 engine), 300 Nm (BlueHDi 130), 360 Nm combined (Plug-in Hybrid), 270 Nm (E-308) |
| Gearbox | Automatic (eCVT) | 6-speed dual-clutch automatic e-DSC6 (Hybrid), 8-speed automatic EAT8 (diesel), 7-speed dual-clutch automatic e-DSC7 (plug-in hybrid), single-speed automatic (E-308) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | – | 54–279 miles |
| Battery | – | 17.2–55 kWh |
| Fastest charging | – | 100 kW |
| Economy (WLTP) | 60.1 mpg | 59.6–148.1 mpg (better) |
| Range detail | – | E-308: up to 279 miles WLTP (Allure; 277 miles GT and GT Premium), 254–287 miles across configurations; 58 kWh gross, 55 kWh usable. Plug-in Hybrid: 17.2 kWh battery, 45–59 miles equivalent all-electric range (54 miles Allure); 84 mph electric top speed |
| Charging | – | E-308: 11 kW bi-directional on-board charger (7.4 kW wall box 20–80% in 4 h 25 min), rapid DC charging at 100 kW, 20–80% in 30 minutes. Plug-in Hybrid: 3.7 kW on-board charger, 7.4 kW optional (standard on GT Premium) |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 60.1 mpg (Elegance), 56.5 mpg (Sport, Advance) | WLTP combined: 48.5–62.6 mpg (Hybrid 145), 50.1–59.6 mpg (BlueHDi 130), 106.9–148.1 mpg (Plug-in Hybrid) |
| CO2 emissions | 108–114 g/km (WLTP combined) | 102–131 g/km (Hybrid 145), 124–148 g/km (BlueHDi 130), 43–60 g/km (Plug-in Hybrid), 0 g/km (E-308), WLTP combined |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 410 litres | 412 litres (better) |
| Length | 4,560 mm | 4,367 mm |
| Width | 1,802 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Weight | From 1,445 kg | From 1,378 kg |
| Boot | 410 litres (VDA) with the rear seats up (404 litres on Advance; 415 litres including the underfloor box); 820 litres to the window or 1,220 litres to the roof with them folded | 412 litres (314 plug-in hybrid, 361 E-308) with the seats up; 1,323 litres (1,271 plug-in hybrid, 1,258 E-308) with the rear seats folded; fuel tank 52 litres (hybrid) or 40 litres (plug-in hybrid) |
| Towing | 750 kg braked, 600 kg unbraked; 75 kg nose weight | 1,550 kg braked (BlueHDi 130), 1,150 kg (Hybrid 145), 750 kg (Plug-in Hybrid); no towing figure for the E-308 |
| Size | 4,560 mm long, 1,802 mm wide (2,082 mm including mirrors), 1,408 mm high; 2,734 mm wheelbase; 11.0–11.6 m turning circle; 128 mm ground clearance; kerb weight 1,445–1,503 kg | 4,367 mm long, 1,852 mm wide (2,062 mm with mirrors out), 1,454 mm high; 2,675 mm wheelbase; kerb weight 1,378 kg (diesel), 1,382 kg (Hybrid 145), 1,621 kg (Plug-in Hybrid), 1,674 kg (E-308) |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | Honda CONNECT 9-inch touchscreen with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto; 10.2-inch digital driver's display and 12-speaker Bose audio on Advance | 10-inch HD touchscreen; i-Cockpit with a configurable 10-inch head-up digital instrument panel; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Driver assistance | Honda SENSING with adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking, lane keeping and traffic sign recognition; auto high beam | Active Safety Brake (with night, cyclist and pedestrian detection) as standard; long-range blind-spot detection, rear cross traffic alert and lane position assist in the optional Drive Assist Pack Plus |
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