2009 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Audi A3
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi A3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi A3 would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Audi A3. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A3 weights approximately 174 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
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, 2005 Audi A3 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2005 Audi A3 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. 2005 Audi A3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Civic | 2005 Audi A3 | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | Civic | A3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1121 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |