The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
€ 36,600
€ 26,900
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
Audi S3
Honda Civic Type R
55.1
69.5
77
56.9
70.3
78.1
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.1 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
165.9
103.1
168.1
165.9 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Honda Civic Type R
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
423 lb
12.54 %
General
Audi S3
Honda Civic Type R
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 Type R
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
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Audi S3
Honda Civic Type R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
409 mi
Range
341 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
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).
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
