2009 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Audi A5
To start off, 2010 Audi A5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A5 (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A5 weights approximately 392 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 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, 2010 Audi A5 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2010 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Civic | A5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |
