2007 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Audi A3
To start off, 2010 Audi A3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A3 (140 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
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, 2010 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2010 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Civic | A3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1337 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
