The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 25,900
€ 25,800
€ 25,900
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 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 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
165.9
102.2
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.8
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.7 %
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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic 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
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
485 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
485 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 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
891 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
