2011 Audi R8 vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, both 2011 Audi R8 and 2011 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic.

Because 2011 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Audi R8 2011 Honda Civic
Make Audi Honda
Model R8 Civic
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 5200 cc 1800 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 525 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 8000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 530 Nm 173 Nm
Torque RPM 6500 RPM 4300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4435 mm 4503 mm
Vehicle Width 1905 mm 1753 mm
Vehicle Height 1245 mm 1435 mm
Wheelbase Size 2649 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.6 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 50 L


 

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