The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 24,500
€ 22,100
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI e is 1.5 inches longer and 1.5 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Honda Civic 1.8
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
167.5
169 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Honda Civic 1.8
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.1 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Honda Civic 1.8
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Honda Civic 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Honda Civic 1.8
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.15 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
29.57 lb/hp
21.15 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
33 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
437 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
437 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
