The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 26,700
€ 23,000
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
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
169.3
166.8 in
Length
169.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.04 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
8V
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic 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)
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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28.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28.09 lb/hp
22.07 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
49 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 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
902 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
