The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (04 - 05) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 24,700
€ 22,100
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 is 2 inches shorter and 1.5 inches lower.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
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
165.5
103.1
167.5
165.5 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.7 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BKD
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.15 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.17 lb/hp
21.15 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
33 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
632 mi
Range
437 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
632 mi
437 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
