The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05)
€ 16,800

€ 19,100

€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 2 inches longer and 1.5 inches taller.
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.6
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
167.5
101.5
165.5
167.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.6
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.81 %

General
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.6
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.6
110 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6
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27.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
27.99 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
488 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
132.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
955 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