The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 23,600
€ 19,500
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e is 0.3 inches shorter and 1.5 inches lower.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Honda Civic 1.4
55.9
69.5
77
57.5
69.5
77.4
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
166.9
103.1
167.1
166.9 in
Length
167.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Honda Civic 1.4
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.5 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Honda Civic 1.4
8P
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
82 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
88 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Honda Civic 1.4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.34 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
28.72 lb/hp
33.34 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Honda Civic 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
