The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 21,700
€ 19,500
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 is 1.9 inches longer and 1.5 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Honda Civic 1.4
56
69.5
78.5
57.5
69.5
77.4
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
169
103.1
167.1
169 in
Length
167.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Honda Civic 1.4
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.61 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Honda Civic 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
82 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
88 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Honda Civic 1.4
115 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
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28.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.34 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
28.38 lb/hp
33.34 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
34 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
495 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
495 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
130.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
