The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11)
€ 27,600
€ 20,800
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
55.9
70
77.4
57.5
69.5
77.4
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
102.4
166.8
103.1
167.5
166.8 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.06 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
8V
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/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 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26.64 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
471 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
471 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 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
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
