Honda Accord 2007 vs Audi A4 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 192 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is more dynamic to drive. Honda Accord engine produces 36 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 38 NM less than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
| By specification Honda Accord consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 760 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: | 420'000 km | 370'000 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 Honda Accord engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda CR-V | Used also on Seat Exeo | |
| 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. | |||
| Honda Accord 2007 2.0 engine: This engine is sensitive to both fuel and oil quality. Using low-grade gasoline can quickly damage the catalytic converter and lead to premature failure of the oxygen sensors.
Many Honda owners are annoyed ... More about Honda Accord 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Accord is 3 cm longer than the Audi A4, 1 cm wider, while the height of Honda Accord is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 467 litres | 480 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, 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: | 11.5 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`960 kg | 1`960 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Accord has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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