2008 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Audi A5
To start off, 2011 Audi A5 is newer by 3 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 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A5 (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A5 weights approximately 406 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.
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, 2011 Audi A5 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (189 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2011 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Civic | A5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |
