2011 Audi Q7 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Audi Q7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q7 (225 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1411 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 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, 2011 Audi Q7 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (156 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi Q7 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | Q7 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2525 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
