2008 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Audi Q7
To start off, 2011 Audi Q7 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q7 (225 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1380 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 2011 Audi Q7 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 Q7 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 Q7 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2011 Audi Q7 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 Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2011 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Civic | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 2525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
