2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Honda HR-V

To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Honda HR-V were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2009 Honda HR-V. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A4 weights approximately 353 kg more than 2009 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 A4 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda HR-V.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A4 2009 Honda HR-V
Make Audi Honda
Model A4 HR-V
Year Released 2009 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2965 cc 1590 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 222 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91.4 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 235 km/hour 162 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.2 seconds 12.7 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1610 kg 1257 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 4120 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1590 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.6 L/100km 8.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 55 L


 

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