The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 25,900
€ 30,000
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
55.9
69.5
77
56.5
70.8
81.7
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.9
106.2
177.9
165.9 in
Length
177.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.54 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
8P
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
25.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
57 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
23 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
455 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
697 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft
