The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
€ 24,800

€ 26,900

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 cm shorter, 0.8 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
1421
1777
1966
1445
1785
1985
1777 mm
Width
1785 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1985 mm
1421 mm
Height
1445 mm
2601
4237
2620
4270
4237 mm
Length
4270 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1338 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg

Weight Difference:
33 kg
2.47 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
8V
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
198 bhp
at 7800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
198 bhp
Honda Civic Type R
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
193 NM
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
193 NM
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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12.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.76 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.55 kg/bhp
6.76 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
74 mpg
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
61 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
40 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
818 mi
Range
341 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
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).
172.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
362 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
456 L










1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1352 L