The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
€ 34,900
€ 36,500
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 3.2 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.5 inches shorter, 4.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
Audi A3 3.2
Honda Civic Type R
55.9
69.5
77
56.5
73.9
81.7
69.5 in
Width
73.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.9
106.3
179.4
165.9 in
Length
179.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Honda Civic Type R
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.75 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Honda Civic Type R
8P
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 Type R
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
316 hp
Honda Civic Type R
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Honda Civic Type R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
169 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
9.63 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
396 mi
Range
371 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
371 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
