Audi S5 2016 vs Honda Civic 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 354 HP | 182 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi S5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S5 engine produces 172 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 280 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Audi S5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 5.8 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S5 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S5 could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi S4 | 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. Honda Civic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi S5 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 | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi S5 is larger, but lower. Audi S5 is 23 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi S5 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 420 litres | |
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Audi S5 has more luggage capacity. Audi S5 has 60 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S5 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Honda Civic, which means Audi S5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 40 200 | 18 200 | |
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