The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (15 - 17)
€ 24,800

€ 20,200

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 5.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.4.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
55.9
70
77.4
57.9
69.7
77.6
70 in
Width
69.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
102.4
166.8
102.2
172
166.8 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.14 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
8V
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
99 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
51 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
575 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
575 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
946 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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