The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 23,000

€ 33,300

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 3.2
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
165.5
169.3 in
Length
165.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 3.2
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.01 %

General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 3.2
FK..
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 3.2
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 3.2
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26.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
26.91 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
65 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
59 mpg
city
17 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
863 mi
Range
377 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
863 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
187.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
74 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft









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