The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
€ 23,000

€ 21,400

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
57.9
69.7
77.6
55.9
69.5
77
69.7 in
Width
69.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.2
169.3
101.5
166.9
169.3 in
Length
166.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.35 %

General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
FK..
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
26.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.66 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
26.91 lb/hp
23.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
65 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
59 mpg
city
30 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
863 mi
Range
579 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
863 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
74 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 1.6 i-DTEC
74 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft