2009 Audi A5 vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Audi A5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A5 (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A5 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord 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 A5 (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A5 | 2007 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A5 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |
