2005 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic 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 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2008 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, 2005 Audi A4 (225 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Audi A4 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Audi | Honda |
Model | A4 | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1784 cc | 1799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 225 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |