The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 19,500

€ 42,000

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi S3
57.5
69.5
77.4
55.2
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.5 in
Height
55.2 in
103.1
167.1
102.2
167.5
167.1 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi S3
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.77 %

General
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi S3
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi S3
106 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S3
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33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
482 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
482 mi
Audi S3
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).
134.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft








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