2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A4 (187 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 281 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, 2005 Audi A4 (240 Nm @ 1980 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (156 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Audi A4 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Audi | Honda |
Model | A4 | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1980 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |