2025 Audi A5 Sportback vs. 2025 Honda Civic Review

Picture of the 2025 Audi A5 Sportback

2025 Audi
A5 Sportback

MSRP*: $46,300 to $48,400
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Picture of the 2025 Honda Civic

2025 Honda
Civic

MSRP*: $27,450
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MPG - City 23 - 26 MPG 30 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 36 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 201-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 261-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 150-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 - 261 hp 150 hp
Exterior Length 187.2 in 179.0 in
Exterior Width 72.6 in 70.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 35.1 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Front 37.7 - 37.8 in
Rear 37.0 in
Front 39.3 in
Rear 37.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda Civic than the Audi A5 Sportback, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Honda Civic will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Audi A5 Sportback.

Convenience
The Audi A5 Sportback will require fewer stops at the gas station than the Honda Civic, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Audi A5 Sportback will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Honda Civic, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Audi A5 Sportback is much wider than the Honda Civic, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Audi A5 Sportback, which is slightly longer than the Honda Civic.

Handling
The Audi A5 Sportback has about the same turning radius as the Honda Civic, allowing equal maneuverability in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Audi A5 Sportback has a much more powerful engine than the Honda Civic. However, something you should consider is that higher horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the Audi A5 Sportback does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Honda Civic.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Audi A5 Sportback and the Honda Civic.