The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
€ 24,300
€ 26,900
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 0.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
56
69.5
78.5
56.9
70.3
78.1
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56 in
Height
56.9 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 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.1 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
104 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
116 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
29.57 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
49 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
39 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
341 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
712 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
172.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
98.8 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
