The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 27,500
€ 22,000
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer and 1.5 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
55.9
70.3
77.4
57.5
70.3
78.1
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
103.8
169.7
103.1
168.1
169.7 in
Length
168.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.58 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
8V
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
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
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)
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 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
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
20.63 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
739 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
739 mi
478 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
