The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Honda Civic 1.4 is 1.2 inches longer and 1.5 inches taller.
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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
165.9
167.1 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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 1.9 TDI e DPF
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 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
106 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
▶ REPLAY
33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
759 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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).
92.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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)
31.1 cu ft
