The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
€ 19,500

€ 27,400

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter and 1.5 inches taller.
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
169
167.1 in
Length
169 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
3219 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
15.07 %

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
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
236 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
129 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
23.33 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
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
633 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
633 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).
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).
111 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
111 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 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
10.5 cu ft










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