The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
€ 26,400

€ 28,300

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Honda Civic Type R
55.9
69.5
77
56.9
70.3
78.1
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
165.9
103.1
168.1
165.9 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Honda Civic Type R
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.41 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Honda Civic Type R
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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Honda Civic Type R
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
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Honda Civic Type R
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic Type R
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23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.09 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
341 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
610 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
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).
172.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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