2000 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Audi S3
To start off, 2010 Audi S3 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Audi S3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi S3 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi S3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi S3 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi S3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi S3 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Audi S3 (331 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2010 Audi S3 | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | Civic | S3 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |