2005 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A4 (217 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 344 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A4 (300 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2008 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A4 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 2352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
