The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..)
€ 23,000
€ 30,900
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
55.9
69.5
77
56.5
70.8
81.7
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
166.9
106.2
177.9
166.9 in
Length
177.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2881 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.55 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
8P
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAYB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
89 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
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33.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33.56 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
777 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.6 cu ft
