The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
€ 22,800

€ 35,400

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 4.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
55.9
69.5
77
57.7
73.9
81.8
69.5 in
Width
73.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
165.5
102.1
172.8
165.5 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.62 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
8P
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BKD
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
306 hp
Honda Civic Type R
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
129 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
22.61 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
32 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
426 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
621 mi
426 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
545 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.1 cu ft










31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.4 cu ft