2002 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Audi A3
To start off, 2004 Audi A3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Audi A3. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 52 kg more than 2004 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Audi A3 (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2004 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Accord | A3 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |
