The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (05 - 08)
€ 33,300
€ 20,900
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Audi A3 3.2
Honda Civic 1.8
55.9
69.5
77
57.5
70.3
78.1
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
165.5
103.1
168.1
165.5 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Honda Civic 1.8
3527 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
736 lb
20.87 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Honda Civic 1.8
8P
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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 6300 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
127 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
377 mi
Range
471 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
471 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
