The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (13 - 16) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

€ 40,100
Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 35,400
 Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400

ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
Audi S3
Honda Civic Type R
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
70 in
Width
73.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
55.2 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
102.1
172.8
167.5 in
Length
172.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Honda Civic Type R
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
Audi S3 (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.14 %
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

General

Audi S3
Honda Civic Type R
8V
Generation
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 with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
306 hp
Honda Civic Type R
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R

Performance

Audi S3
Honda Civic Type R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

▶ REPLAY
10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.95 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
32 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
426 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
426 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
545 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.1 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.4 cu ft