The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 21,600
€ 23,000
€ 21,600
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 Audi A3 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Audi A3 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
55.9
69.5
77
57.9
69.7
77.6
69.5 in
Width
69.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.9
102.2
169.3
165.9 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.68 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
8P
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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29.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
29.03 lb/hp
22.07 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
31 mpg
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi A3 1.6
444 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
145.8 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
145.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
902 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
