The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)
€ 30,000

€ 32,200

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
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
166.9
106.2
177.9
166.9 in
Length
177.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.67 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
8P
Generation
FC
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.68 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
665 mi
Range
469 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
469 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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