The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (05 - 08) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
€ 20,000
€ 26,900
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
Audi A3 1.6
Honda Civic Type R
55.9
69.5
77
56.9
70.3
78.1
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
165.9
103.1
168.1
165.9 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Honda Civic Type R
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.34 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
Honda Civic Type R
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Honda Civic Type R
115 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
33 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
341 mi
Audi A3 1.6
482 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
172.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
134.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
