The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 27,900

€ 23,400

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
56.5
70.8
81.7
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
106.2
177.9
101.5
166.9
177.9 in
Length
166.9 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.1 %

General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
FC
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.03 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
67 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
64 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
816 mi
Range
727 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
727 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
71.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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