2009 Audi A3 vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Audi A3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 Audi A3. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A3 weights approximately 227 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A3. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A3 | 2007 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A3 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |
