2008 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Audi A4
To start off, 2010 Audi A4 is newer by 2 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A4 weights approximately 320 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, 2010 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2010 Audi A4 | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | Civic | A4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 211 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4704 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2809 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |