Audi A4 1996 vs Honda Civic 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 35 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 53 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.7 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 330'000 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 A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A4 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. | |||
| Audi A4 1996 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance.
One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Audi A4 1996 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 6 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 1312 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. This could mean that the Audi A4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Civic (by 62 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`620 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above 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 (€): | 1200 | 2600 | |
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