Honda Civic 1998 vs Audi A4 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Honda Civic) 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 (Audi A4) 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Honda Civic engine produces 60 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 9.4 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 4.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Honda Civic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 615 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Audi A4 1997 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A4 1997 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic is 6 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1312 litres | 1250 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Honda Civic has 25 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. The Audi A4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Civic (by 62 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`710 | 1`870 | |
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| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1000 | |
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