The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08)
€ 19,500
€ 20,900
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 1.6
57.5
69.5
77.4
56
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
103.1
167.1
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 1.6
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
6.05 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 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
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
106 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.81 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
28.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
475 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
136.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
