The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11)
€ 26,300

€ 16,800

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is 1.6 inches shorter and 1.5 inches lower.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
165.9
103.1
167.5
165.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Honda Civic 1.4
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
425 lb
13.29 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Honda Civic 1.4
8P
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
99 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Honda Civic 1.4
127 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4
▶ REPLAY
23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.17 lb/hp
27.99 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
632 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
632 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Honda Civic 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft