2027 Audi A8 vs 2027 Honda Civic
The Honda Civic wins clearly, 100 to 73.8, on fuel & range.
2027 Audi A8
The 2027 Audi A8 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid large sedan. The most efficient version, the A8 quattro, is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recall…
2027 Honda Civic
The 2027 Honda Civic is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large sedan with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Civic 4Dr, is EPA-rate…
2027 Honda Civic
Clear winThe Honda Civic wins clearly, 100 to 73.8, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Honda Civicoverall 100 | 2027 Audi A8overall 73.8 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 38.8 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 100 | 73.8 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Honda Civic
Honda Civic: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Audi A8: base trim A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Honda Civic wins
- It costs $2,250 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,250 against $3,500).
- It is rated 49 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
34 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Honda Civic | Audi A8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Cylinder count | — | 6 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,995 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | Six-Cylinder |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 335 hp |
| Torque | — | 369 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 27 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | NA |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Overall height | — | 58.3 in |
| Overall length | — | 210 in |
| Overall width | — | 76.6 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 123 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 12.5 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 38.3 in |
| Third-row headroom | — | 38.5 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 41.5 in |
| Third-row legroom | — | 44.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 4,773 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 4,773 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | Audi adaptive air suspension (comfort) (five-link front and rear) |
| Rear suspension type | — | Audi adaptive air suspension (comfort) (five-link front and rear) |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Electromechanical progressive steering system and Dynamic steering available |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 42.3 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Parking brake type | — | Electro-mechanical |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 20 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 265/40 R20 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 21.7 gal |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 59.1 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 57.6 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
15 features · differences first, then sharedSafety3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Honda Civic | Audi A8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Lock Braking System | — | std |
| Electro-mechanical Parking Brake | — | std |
| Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | — | std |
Exterior4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Honda Civic | Audi A8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 20" 10-parallel-spoke-design wheels with 265/40 R20 all-season tires (Standard) | — | std |
| 21" 10-Y-spoke-design, matte neodymium gold finish wheels with 265/35 R21 all-season tires (Available) | — | opt |
| 21" 10-Y-spoke-evo-design, bicolor finish wheels with 265/35 R21 all-season tires (Available) | — | opt |
| 21" 5-double-spoke-star-S-design, anthracite-black finish wheels with 265/35 R21 all-season tires (Available) | — | opt |
Powertrain5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Honda Civic | Audi A8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| quattro® all-wheel drive | — | std |
| 24-valve DOHC with Audi valvelift system and variable valve timing | — | std |
| Eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission with shift-by-wire technology and quattro® all-wheel drive with center differential | — | std |
| shift-by-wire technology | — | std |
| Six-Cylinder (Type) | — | std |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Honda Civic | Audi A8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Audi adaptive air suspension (comfort) (five-link front and rear) - Front Suspension | — | std |
| Audi adaptive air suspension (comfort) (five-link front and rear) - Rear Suspension | — | std |
| Electromechanical progressive steering system and Dynamic steering available | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHonda Civic
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Audi A8
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Honda Civic | Audi A8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | — 2 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Civic 4Dr | A8 quattro |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 49 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,250 | $3,500 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Honda Civic or the 2027 Audi A8?
The Honda Civic wins clearly, 100 to 73.8, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Honda Civic scores 100 and the 2027 Audi A8 73.8. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Honda Civic or the 2027 Audi A8?
2027 Honda Civic: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Audi A8: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Honda Civic and the 2027 Audi A8?
Where the 2027 Honda Civic wins: it costs $2,250 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,250 against $3,500) and is rated 49 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.