2005 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Audi TT
To start off, 2011 Audi TT is newer by 6 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), 2011 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi TT (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi TT weights approximately 303 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.
Because 2011 Audi TT 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, 2011 Audi TT 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, 2011 Audi TT (349 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2011 Audi TT | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | Civic | TT |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1666 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4201 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1359 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2469 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |