Audi A5 2016 vs Honda Civic 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A5) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Honda Civic) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 182 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 8 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A5 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. | |||
| Audi A5 2016 2.0 engine: The Audi 2.0 TDI from the EA288 family (engine code DETA, 190 hp) is a modern diesel designed to combine good performance with efficiency. In general it has a solid reputation and, when properly maintained, can exceed 300,000 km. Nevertheless, like most contemporary ... More about Audi A5 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger, but lower. Audi A5 is 22 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 420 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Audi A5 has 60 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Honda Civic, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`115 kg | 1`790 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 28 400 | |
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