The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (18 - 19)
€ 40,100

€ 24,300

€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2831 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
586 lb
17.15 %

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 dual clutch 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
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
124 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
Audi S3
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 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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13.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
Audi S3
13.09 lb/hp
22.83 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
21 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
449 mi
Range
608 mi
Audi S3
449 mi
608 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
157.2 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
157.2 kWh
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 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