The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)
€ 27,900

€ 32,200

€ 27,900
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 12 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
165.9
106.2
177.9
165.9 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
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.25 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch 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
BMN, BKQ, BUY
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
138 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
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.96 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
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
579 mi
Range
469 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
469 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 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
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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