The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
€ 16,800

€ 24,800

€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 2.0 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
167.5
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 2.0 TDI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
414 lb
13 %

General
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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27.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
27.99 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
600 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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