The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
€ 29,900

€ 35,400

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches shorter, 4.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Honda Civic Type R
55.9
69.5
77
57.7
73.9
81.8
69.5 in
Width
73.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
165.9
102.1
172.8
165.9 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Honda Civic Type R
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.47 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Honda Civic Type R
8P
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
306 hp
Honda Civic Type R
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Honda Civic Type R
145 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.84 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
32 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
424 mi
Range
426 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
424 mi
426 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
545 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.1 cu ft










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