2009 Audi R8 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Audi R8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi R8 weights approximately 434 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 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 R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | R8 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 1493 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 316 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
