The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (18 - 19)
€ 23,700
€ 24,300
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
56
69.5
78.5
56.5
70.8
81.7
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
56 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
168.7
106.2
177.9
168.7 in
Length
177.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2831 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.94 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
8P
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
124 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
29.89 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
39 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
697 mi
Range
608 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
608 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft
