The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 24,000
€ 22,000
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.8
55.9
69.5
77
57.5
70.3
78.1
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
166.9
103.1
168.1
166.9 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.8
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.87 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.8
8P
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.8
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
24.11 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
645 mi
478 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
