The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (05 - 07) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (13 - 15)
€ 21,000

€ 23,000

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 FSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC.
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Honda Civic 1.6 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
165.9
102.2
169.3
165.9 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.73 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Honda Civic 1.6 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 1.6 FSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
122 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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25.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
25.14 lb/hp
26.91 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
65 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
27 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
863 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
518 mi
863 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
125 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).
74 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
125 kWh
74 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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