2007 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, 2013 Audi A3 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (245 HP) has 107 more horse power than 2013 Audi A3. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A3 weights approximately 31 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
Because 2013 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A3 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, 2013 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2013 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Accord | A3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4292 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
