2009 Audi A3 vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Audi A3 and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,204 cc, 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A3 weights approximately 67 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
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 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A3 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A3 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2204 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
