2005 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Audi Q3
To start off, 2012 Audi Q3 is newer by 7 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 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q3 (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 2012 Audi Q3 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, 2012 Audi Q3 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, 2012 Audi Q3 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2012 Audi Q3 has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi Q3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2012 Audi Q3 | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | Civic | Q3 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1600 mm |