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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 weights approximately 104 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (225 Nm @ 1950 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 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2204 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 225 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |