The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (12 - 15)
€ 23,000
€ 21,700
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
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 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.44 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
8P
Generation
FK..
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 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAYB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
89 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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33.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.12 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33.56 lb/hp
21.12 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
536 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
536 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
