The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 16,600
€ 23,000
€ 16,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Honda Civic 1.4 is 0.3 inches longer and 1.5 inches taller.
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.5
69.5
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.1
101.5
166.9
167.1 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.5 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.56 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
33.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
777 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
90.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
