2007 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A6 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 2 kg more than 2007 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 A6 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi A6 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Audi | Honda |
Model | A6 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |