Honda Civic 1996 vs Audi A4 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Civic) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A4) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 124 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
| Honda Civic and Audi A4 have the same engine power, but Honda Civic torque is 86 NM less than Audi A4. Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 1100 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic is 2 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 440 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Honda Civic has 30 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 1.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Honda Civic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`540 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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