2005 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Audi A5
To start off, 2013 Audi A5 is newer by 8 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A5 (208 HP) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (127 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A5 weights approximately 625 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.
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, 2013 Audi A5 (350 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (155 Nm). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Civic | A5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4626 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1383 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
