2008 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Audi A3
To start off, 2009 Audi A3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,187 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A3 (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A3 weights approximately 456 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi A3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A3 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, 2009 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2009 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. 2009 Audi A3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Honda Civic | 2009 Audi A3 | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | Civic | A3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 3187 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |