2005 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Audi A5
To start off, 2010 Audi A5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 2010 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 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, 2010 Audi A5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2010 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Civic | A5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
