The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.4 (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

€ 16,600
Honda Civic 1.4 (05 - 08) Honda Civic 1.4
€ 28,700
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 16,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

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 1.6 inches shorter and 1.5 inches taller.
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
57.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.4 (05 - 08)
69.5
77.4
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.5 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.4 (05 - 08)
103.1
167.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
167.1 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Honda Civic 1.4 (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
694 lb
20.24 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

General

Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
106 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

666 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

 REPLAY
33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
583 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI 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).
131.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft