The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 22,300
€ 22,000
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is 0.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.8
56
69.5
78.5
57.5
70.3
78.1
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
169
103.1
168.1
169 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.8
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.9 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.8
8P
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.8
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
24.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
24.37 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
39 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
570 mi
478 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
113.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
