The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (05 - 08)
€ 36,600
€ 16,600
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,600
ⓘ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 S3 is 1.2 inches shorter and 2.4 inches lower.
Audi S3
Honda Civic 1.4
55.1
69.5
77
57.5
69.5
77.4
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.1 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
165.9
103.1
167.1
165.9 in
Length
167.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Honda Civic 1.4
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
18.94 %
General
Audi S3
Honda Civic 1.4
8P
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
82 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
88 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
Audi S3
Honda Civic 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.34 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
33.34 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
409 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Honda Civic 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
