Honda Civic 2005 vs Audi A2 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 30 HP more power than Audi A2, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Audi A2. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 300'000 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 Honda Civic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda FR-V | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Bora | |
| 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 A2 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: | 4.25 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.55 m | |
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Honda Civic is larger, but lower. Honda Civic is 42 cm longer than the Audi A2, 9 cm wider, while the height of Honda Civic is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | 1085 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage capacity. Honda Civic has 65 litres more trunk space than the Audi A2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Civic (by 265 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.7 metres more than that of the Audi A2, which means Honda Civic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`510 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Honda Civic has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A2, so Honda Civic quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2600 | |
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