The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 19,500

€ 29,700

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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. The Honda Civic 1.4 is 0.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.5
69.5
77.4
55.9
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.1
102.4
166.8
167.1 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.4 %

General
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
555 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
555 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
106.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft










38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft