2012 Audi TT vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Audi TT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi TT (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic.
Because 2012 Audi TT 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, 2012 Audi TT 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 TT (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2012 Audi TT has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi TT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi TT | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | TT | Civic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1359 mm | 1460 mm |
