The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF (07 - 08)
€ 26,700

€ 23,600

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 0.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
56
69.5
78.5
57.5
70.3
81.1
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 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 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3049 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.28 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
8P
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
▶ REPLAY
30 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
30 lb/hp
22.09 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
45 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
48 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
795 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
795 mi
598 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
107 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
107 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft










31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft