The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (04 - 06) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 24,000
€ 22,100
€ 24,000
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 2.0 TDI is 1.2 inches longer and 1.5 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
168.7
103.1
167.5
168.7 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.01 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BKD
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
129 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.15 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
23.25 lb/hp
21.15 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
33 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
437 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
621 mi
437 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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
