2001 Audi A8 vs. 2008 Honda Civic

To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi A8 would be higher. At 3,936 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A8 weights approximately 680 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.

Because 2001 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Audi A8 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, 2001 Audi A8 (320 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Audi A8 2008 Honda Civic
Make Audi Honda
Model A8 Civic
Year Released 2001 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3936 cc 1799 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 271 HP 0 HP
Torque 320 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 87.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1860 kg 1180 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.7 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 50 L


 

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