Audi 80 1989 vs Honda Civic 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Audi 80 engine produces 92 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 26 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Audi 80 reaches 100 km/h speed 8.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi 80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi 80 consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Audi 80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 80 consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi 80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 440'000 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 80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Toledo, Skoda Felicia | Used also on Honda CRX | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi 80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi 80 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: | 4.39 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi 80 is 7 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi 80 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 335 litres | |
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Audi 80 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi 80 has 150 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. The Honda Civic may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi 80 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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