2003 Audi A2 vs. 2002 Honda Civic

To start off, 2003 Audi A2 is newer by 1 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 97 more horse power than 2003 Audi A2. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Audi A2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 334 kg more than 2003 Audi A2. 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, 2002 Honda Civic (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Audi A2. (141 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Audi A2.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Audi A2 2002 Honda Civic
Make Audi Honda
Model A2 Civic
Year Released 2003 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1191 cc 1999 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 60 HP 157 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 141 Nm 179 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 76.5 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 86 mm
Top Speed 168 km/hour 210 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 14.9 seconds 8.8 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 1264 kg
Vehicle Length 3830 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 3 L/100km 7.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 34 L 50 L