2008 Audi A4 vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 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 170 kg more than 2010 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 Audi A4 (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2008 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Audi A4 2010 Honda Civic
Make Audi Honda
Model A4 Civic
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1781 cc 1800 cc
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 113 HP
Torque 225 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 4300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Natural Gas (CNG)
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1490 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 4180 mm 4503 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1435 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 30 L


 

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