2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 165 kg more than 2009 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Accord (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A4 | 2009 Honda Accord | |
Make | Audi | Honda |
Model | A4 | Accord |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 16.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |