2009 Audi A4 vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Audi A4 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A4 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic 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, 2009 Audi A4 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A4 | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A4 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
