2010 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Audi Q3
To start off, 2012 Audi Q3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q3 (168 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic.
Because 2012 Audi Q3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q3 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, 2012 Audi Q3 (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Civic | 2012 Audi Q3 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Civic | Q3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas (CNG) | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4503 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1600 mm |
