The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 26,900
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer and 1.5 inches taller.
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
166.9
167.5 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
13.11 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
41 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
545 mi
Range
511 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
545 mi
511 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
108 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
