2002 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Audi Q3
To start off, 2012 Audi Q3 is newer by 10 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q3 (168 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic.
Because 2012 Audi Q3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q3 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, 2012 Audi Q3 (280 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2012 Audi Q3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2012 Audi Q3 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Civic | Q3 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1600 mm |
