Honda Accord 2001 vs Audi A4 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Honda Accord engine produces 6 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 20 NM less than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Accord consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Accord consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 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 | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Accord is 5 cm longer than the Audi A4, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 445 litres | |
| 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): | no data | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Honda Accord, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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