The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 25,000
€ 19,500
€ 25,000
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 TDI is 1.9 inches longer and 1.5 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
11.12 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
8P
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
82 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
88 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.34 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
29.57 lb/hp
33.34 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
814 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 TDI
86.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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
