2006 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 and 2006 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A4 (162 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 243 kg more than 2006 Audi A4.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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, 2006 Audi A4 (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A4 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Audi | Honda |
Model | A4 | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |