The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (15 - 17)
€ 26,900
€ 24,500
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
166.9
102.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.8
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.85 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.8
8P
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
140 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.8
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
21.04 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
511 mi
Range
510 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
511 mi
510 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
138.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
