2008 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Audi TT
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi TT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi TT would be higher. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2001 Audi TT. (161 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi TT weights approximately 60 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, 2001 Audi TT (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2001 Audi TT | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Civic | TT |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1786 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
