The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 29,900
€ 25,800
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 5.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
56.1
70
77.4
57.9
69.7
77.6
70 in
Width
69.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
56.1 in
Height
57.9 in
102.4
167
102.2
172
167 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.03 %
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)
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
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
140 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
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
21.83 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
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
485 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
485 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 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
891 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
