2002 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz A 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz A. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 47 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.
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, 2002 Honda Civic (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz A. (155 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2004 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | A |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1264 kg | 1311 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |