The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
€ 24,800

€ 27,900

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 11.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
55.9
70
77.4
56.5
70.8
81.7
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
102.4
166.8
106.2
177.9
166.8 in
Length
177.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.61 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
8V
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
121 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
25.03 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
67 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
51 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
818 mi
Range
816 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
816 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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).
71.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
71.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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