2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 250 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.
Because 2009 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 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 A6 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (221 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Audi A6 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Audi | Honda |
Model | A6 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |