2008 Audi A4 vs. 2010 Honda Accord

To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi A4 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 339 kg more than 2008 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 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, 2010 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Audi A4 2010 Honda Accord
Make Audi Honda
Model A4 Accord
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1983 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 271 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 281 Nm 344 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1275 kg 1614 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4950 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1847 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1476 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2799 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.8 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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