The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18)
€ 38,200

€ 24,100

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo.
Audi S3
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
55.1
69.5
77
56.5
70.8
81.7
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
55.1 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
166.5
106.2
177.9
166.5 in
Length
177.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2831 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
542 lb
16.07 %

General
Audi S3
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
8P
Generation
FC
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi S3
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
127 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
Audi S3
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.29 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
22.29 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
20 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
439 mi
Range
608 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
608 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
89 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft