The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 27,900

€ 27,800

€ 27,900
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 1.6 i-DTEC 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 1.6 i-DTEC
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 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.12 %

General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
FC
Generation
8V
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.03 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
67 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
64 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
816 mi
Range
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
71.9 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
71.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft










35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft