Honda Accord 2011 vs Audi A4 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 192 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Honda Accord engine produces 55 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 158 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Accord consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Honda Accord over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Accord consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda CR-V | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A5, Audi Q5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Accord is 3 cm longer than the Audi A4, width is practically the same , while the height of Honda Accord is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 406 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1183 litres | no data | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Honda Accord has 84 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. This could mean that the Honda Accord uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`015 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Accord has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 6600 | |
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