The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,900
 Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) Honda Civic Type R
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
69.5
77
56.9
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
103.1
168.1
166.9 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.78 %
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
236 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

▶ REPLAY
22.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
22.69 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
33 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
341 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
633 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
111 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).
172.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft