2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Audi A3
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Audi A3 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Audi A3. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A3.
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 (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A3. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A3. 2008 Audi A3 has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Audi A3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Audi A3 | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | Civic | A3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |