The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (12 - 15)
€ 31,400

€ 21,700

€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 3.2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Audi A3 3.2
Honda Civic 1.8
55.9
69.5
77
57.9
69.7
77.6
69.5 in
Width
69.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.5
102.2
169.3
165.5 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Honda Civic 1.8
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
547 lb
15.8 %

General
Audi A3 3.2
Honda Civic 1.8
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 3.2
Honda Civic 1.8
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Honda Civic 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.12 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
21.12 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
16 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
352 mi
Range
536 mi
Audi A3 3.2
352 mi
536 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
200.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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