2007 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Audi A4 is newer by 2 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 2,967 cc, 2007 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A4 (201 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A4 weights approximately 551 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 2007 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 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, 2007 Audi A4 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi A4 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Audi | Honda |
Model | A4 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1671 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |