2002 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Audi A4
To start off, 2004 Audi A4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 (169 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 weights approximately 299 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 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, 2004 Audi A4 (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2004 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2004 Audi A4 | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | Civic | A4 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |