Honda Accord 1998 vs Audi A4 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is more dynamic to drive. Honda Accord engine produces 35 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Accord consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Accord could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Accord consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 480'000 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: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Accord might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Honda Accord is larger. Honda Accord is 12 cm longer than the Audi A4, 2 cm wider, while the height of Honda Accord is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 440 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Honda Accord has 10 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. This could mean that the Honda Accord uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Honda Accord can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Honda Accord has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Honda Accord, so Honda Accord quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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