The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14)
€ 22,300

€ 24,300

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
55.9
69.5
77
57.9
69.7
77.6
69.5 in
Width
69.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
166.9
102.2
169.3
166.9 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.2 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
8P
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
148 hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
126 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
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23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
23.84 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
56 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
32 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
739 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
600 mi
739 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
108 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
108 kWh
86.4 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft