2008 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Audi A8

To start off, 2011 Audi A8 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic.

Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 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, 2011 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2011 Audi A8 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. 2011 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Civic 2011 Audi A8
Make Honda Audi
Model Civic A8
Year Released 2008 2011
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1799 cc 2967 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 247 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 174 Nm 550 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 205 km/hour 243 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.2 seconds 6.1 seconds
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual 8-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 5136 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1948 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1461 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2992 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 90 L


 

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