The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 32,200
€ 27,800
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
56.5
70.8
81.7
55.9
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
106.2
177.9
102.4
166.8
177.9 in
Length
166.8 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.12 %
General
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
FC
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
180 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
16.41 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
39 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
469 mi
Range
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
469 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
115.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
33.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
