2009 Audi A3 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
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 Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A3 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 310 kg more than 2009 Audi A3.
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, 2009 Audi A3 (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2009 Audi A3 has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi A3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A3 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Audi | Honda |
Model | A3 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1337 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |