2008 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 and 2008 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4. (128 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 weights approximately 208 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A4 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Audi | Honda |
Model | A4 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 97.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |